Huntington's Disease Testing - Michelle's Story & Impact on Life

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Published 2012-11-16
Michelle from Canada talks about her testing process, testing positive and the impact that has had on her life.

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All Comments (21)
  • Almost a year after this film, I wanted to make a new one! I feel totally different about a lot of this stuff now. And the more time passes the more different I feel too. My life has taken completely different path. I have written various comments about them but always deleted it... but I really have something different to say to replace this message and will when the time is right.
  • You are such a brave woman. You are giving hope and a sense of peace to many. Fantastic!
  • @bannistg
    Praying that your mum was right that a cure will be found before any of symptoms ever appear. You show incredible courage and strength.
  • @daxatthemax
    The strenght of this woman is incredible! so much admiration!
  • @johndavid1585
    You have a great spirit. We’re praying for you and a cure.
  • You are gifted beautiful girl inside and out. You are serving God's purpose, this is just a blink of an eye our time on earth but our real home in heaven all is good, and your crown will shine there! Keep your strength and never lose sight of the Glory that awaits us all who live for him. God Bless you always.
  • @tonisurman
    Michelle..you are a beautiful intelligent young woman who has shared your story with such intelligence and grace!...I wish you much happiness in your life and admire you for the work you are doing for HD...HD took my daughter in law last year at the age of 43..you remind me of her..she did her research, had an amazing interior decorating career and gave birth to my twin grandkids [DONOR EGG..IVF..HD FREE]..her symptoms started during the pregnancy and I moved in with them to care for the infants and her as well...she lost her 2 siblings to HD also..it came from her father..his mother had it...I hope to see more of your videos in the future!
  • You are truly a brave young lady. I pray every day for a cure. My first love from age 17, my forever love was taken from me with Huntingtons Desease. I miss him so very much. I hope and pray they find a cure. Bless you 🍃🌹🍃
  • Our loved one was just diagnosed this week.Bless these people and their families
  • @nanatrout5656
    What a credit to our gender. You're the kind of woman who makes me proud to be a woman. I'd much rather watch a reality show like this than those fake "women" we're currently subjected to. You're incredible. All the best to you.
  • @MARVINGAYE662
    You are a brave, smart, responsible, caring and honest young woman....
  • @lucieann21
    I’ll never understand how people can bury their heads in the sand. Good for you for being so brave and having the test.
  • @susanbond1720
    I WAS DIAGd WITH HUNTINGTONS CHOREA SEVERAL YEARS BACK. ITS HARDER TO HIDE THIS DAILY. I NOW AM DEALING WITH STAGE 4 COLON CANCER. WHATS INTERESTING IS JUST LIKE YOU MICHELLE I FEEL CALMER AND MORE AT PEACE. THANK YOU FOR SHARING. 👼
  • @PureKiwi15
    Thank you so much for sharing. My mother is suffering from Huntingtons. Me and my sister were actually tested for the illness inside the womb and both results came back showing we have a very low chance of inheriting the disease, but even with those results it sits in the back of my mind and probably my sisters. You're such an inspiration and I truly wish I had your courage. I will be having a second test for the disease very soon. I'm terrified.
  • Michelle, You are beautiful in every way, determined and courageous. Above all you are a lovely lady, very lovely.
  • @apatzer2883
    Thank you for sharing. I struggle with this constantly.