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Day 15 of #31DaysofSMA: Living Through the Journey of a King With SMA Type 2
Zarek Elizondo is a 26-year-old living with SMA Type 2. He spent his younger years in and out of hospitals and had a hard time mentally and emotionally. However, he eventually developed a different mindset.
Here’s an excerpt, “As I got older, I started to grasp what SMA was and how it could affect my life long term. By age 13, the demonic words “I can’t” started creeping into my head. One day, I found out the meaning of my name Zarek was Greek for “God protects the king.” It was then that I really started to reflect, and all of a sudden it hit me that I’m blessed. I’m treated like a king every day. I’m dressed and fed by people who truly care for me and want to see me rule the world with love and compassion.”
I think a lot of us have gone through something similar. SMA has a significant impact on our mental and emotional journey. Click here to read Zarek’s full story.
Do you have any takeaways from Zarek’s story?
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2 Replies
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Living like royalty! That’s a new way to look at it for sure. I love the dynamics between Zerek and his brother. They make a pretty awesome team.
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I agree. It reminds me of the relationship I have with my brother. ???? Like Zarek, I’m very fortunate to have the support from my family as I navigate through life. It truly makes a difference.
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