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February 23, 2021February 19, 2021

Rare Disease Day Reminds Me of the Importance of Community

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

For much of my life, I couldn’t imagine a better world for those of us with disabilities, rare diseases, and chronic conditions. I just wasn’t thinking about the disability ... Read more

January 26, 2021January 22, 2021

Getting a Handle on Emotional Eating Caused by Stress and Anxiety

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

Four weeks ago, I heard some unsettling news coming from my radio. And when I turned to my Twitter feed, I saw disturbing images parading across my computer screen. ... Read more

January 19, 2021January 15, 2021

What I’ve Learned From Beach Trips and My Wobbly Time on the Sand

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

Because of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, I’m always a bit wobbly whenever and wherever I walk. But if you think I look unsteady walking on pavement, you should see me walking ... Read more

January 12, 2021January 8, 2021

When It Comes to Shoes, I’m Putting Accessibility Before Fashion

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

In Asian culture, it’s important to take your shoes off before entering a house. It’s a sign of respect. When visiting friends for dinner parties or any kind of ... Read more

December 22, 2020December 18, 2020

A Toast to the Good Things in a Difficult Year

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

I had a conversation with someone recently about the positive things we were grateful for in the past year. Perhaps it is a typical topic of discussion this season. ... Read more

December 15, 2020December 11, 2020

If Lessons Are Gifts, CMT Handed Me a Few

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

I was looking at some Christmas decorations at a store the other day, a set of oversized, faux gift-wrapped boxes complete with bows and lights. And they reminded me ... Read more

December 8, 2020December 4, 2020

Remembering to Appreciate My Legs

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

My Chinese professor in college once told my class that according to popular belief, a person who hasn’t been to the Great Wall of China cannot yet call himself ... Read more

November 24, 2020November 20, 2020

‘The Christmas Bow’ Hits the Mark With Its Depiction of CMT

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

A few months ago, because I’m on its mailing list, I received an email from the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation highlighting an opportunity to audition for a role in a ... Read more

November 17, 2020November 16, 2020

Reconnecting With Nature

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

The trees in North Carolina are beautiful right now. I don’t even mind running into traffic during my commute to work these days. The trees that line the route ... Read more

November 10, 2020November 6, 2020

Sometimes I Struggle to Find the Right Words to Describe CMT

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

It’s the reason I wore a T-shirt emblazoned with the words “Charcot-Marie-Tooth” to begin with: to spread awareness and to encourage questions. But when I heard a voice behind ... Read more