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Day 3 of #31DaysofSMA: Instead of a Horse, I Got a Wheelchair
Stéphanie Houvet has SMA Type 3 and lives with her parents in France. She writes about navigating adulthood, her education and career, and managing daily life.
When she was young, Stéphanie dreamed of having a horse and learning to ride. Instead, she got a wheelchair, which became a vessel of freedom and independence for her.
Here’s an excerpt, “My family and SMA have taught me to be resilient, fight for my needs, and listen to my body. School was one story, but finding work is a whole other one. Life can be difficult whether or not you are disabled; you just have to do your best.”
Do you have any takeaways from Stéphanie’s story?
SMA News Today’s 31 Days of SMA campaign will publish one story per day for SMA Awareness Month in August. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more stories like this, using the hashtag #31DaysofSMA, or read the full series.
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