Name: Brittany Waters
Age: 30
Where do you call home? Maine
Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Relations
What is your relationship status? Do you have children? Married with 2 small children.
What's a typical day for you? I wake up really early with my toddler and then I keep both kids alive all day.
How long have you known you are living with FA? I started to realize there was a problem when I was a senior in high school. I wasn't diagnosed until I was 22 though, because I put off the test for a while so I could focus on my first couple years of college. I was a little afraid to know the truth too.
Are there any others with FA in your family? As far as I know, I'm the only one. Nobody else wants to be tested though.
Describe your transition from walking to walker/wheelchair. I still furniture walk at home, but I had to start using a wheelchair when I go places about two years ago. The hardest part for me has been getting over my pride. I imagine that people view me as a lesser human because of my obvious disability. I deal with it by being as present as I would be without the chair. I fight the urge to try to disappear.