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Young Lee
Young Lee (he/him) is a writer with CMT1A living in Cary, North Carolina. He graduated from NC State University in 2013 with degrees in economics and international studies. After working for a few years in finance, Lee decided to shift his attention toward writing and library work. Although Lee first learned he had CMT at a very young age, he didn’t participate much in the CMT community until 2018 when his friend and fellow writer Kevin Schaefer encouraged him to explore and learn more about this very important aspect of his life.
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Articles by Young Lee
“Maybe there will be others at the conference who will commiserate with me,” my sister said as we sat among…
Is It Me or My CMT?
My memories of physicians first explaining the details of Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) to me are hazy at best. I remember…
My Version of ‘Chongxi’ and CMT
“Chongxi.” It’s a Chinese term referring to the superstitious custom of trying to erase a…
“If they’re really thinking about their audience, and if they provide water bottles, they’ll also have hand grips…
I was the only Asian-American on my college study-abroad trip to China that year. I couldn’t speak much…
A few days ago, I found myself searching online for Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) memes. While my actions might seem a…
In April 1977Â more than 100 people with disabilities entered the Department of Health, Education, and…
I remember being a moody preteen and exasperating my tennis instructor. He was convinced that I wasn’t trying. I was…
Going Over My Old CMT Records
“Referred mainly because of toe-walking.” “Well, these few words solve a bit of a mystery for…