

When the judge has read the book…
Finally, some good news to share with everyone. I just got a favorable ruling from Social Security Disability that I meet their criteria...


I'll never have a 'normal' Life
Great Expectations: Maddy’s Story 10:43 minutes On my 19th birthday, I had an appointment with my doctor. I was a freshman in college,...


Meet the IAES Admins ~ Series Introducing Mari Wagner Davis, RN and Nicole Bernard Volc
Mari Davis, RN Hello, my name is Mari Davis. I am a 55-year-old with 30 years of nursing experience. I had never heard of Autoimmune...


Through My Struggle came Tremendous Strength. Never Give Up!
Six years ago, I couldn’t turn on the faucet I distinctly remember standing in front of the sink, wanting a drink of water and not being...


Why I Am So Thankful this Thanksgiving ~Sydni's Story
I was asked to share my daughter’s story. I’m not much of a writer, but I thought that I would give it a try. Sydni is a 16 year old...


Meet the IAES Admins ~ Series Introducing Jo-Anne Villar
Jo-Anne Villar with her daughter Jordan Each month the IAES Blog is featuring one of our volunteer Administrators working in the IAES...


Never Give Up! Just Keep Going
Hi everyone, my name is Kim Raley and I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Encephalitis in July of 2018 although my symptoms were present for...


The Loneliness of Invisibility
Back in my day, diseases were visible. Of course, we only knew about maybe 20 or 30 of them personally, and were totally oblivious to...


Currently Hospitalized with anti-NMDAr encephalitis, 4 Year Old Lena Fights back
I am the mother of three beautiful children, Dakota my eldest and only son is 6, Lena my middle child is 4, and Jenna my youngest is 6...


The Turbulent History of an anti-NMDAr Encephalitis Warrior
Epilog: From: My Broken Reflections by Sarah Galloway August 2018 "The very in recovery. The swell to well. I am elated to be back to my...