For much of my life, I avoided talking about Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) and how it affects me. I didn’t…
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
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I imagine most have heard the phrase “the truth will set you free.” I’ve heard some folks apply these words…
I don’t plan to ever discourage anyone from making New Year’s resolutions. But I also like to think I’m not…
On Halloween evening, I sat outside on a beach chair with a tub of candy in front of me. It…
How do those of us with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) communicate how it affects us and explain what it’s like…
I want to love my body, but that’s not always easy to do. Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease has physically…
Can Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) be a gift? Many in our community have pondered this question, and I’ve…
I rarely have opportunities to talk about disability narratives while working as an assistant for my local public library system.