Living with Epilepsy
A presentation/personal story by Peg Whitney
Harrington Memorial Hospital Presentation that occurred on
Tuesday June 19, 2012 at 7PM
Letter to the Editor (June 27, 2012) -‘Living with Epilepsy’ – Peg Whitney
Thanks to everyone who made my June 19th presentation on ‘Living with Epilepsy’ successful. I appreciate the help and support from the staff at Harrington Hospital along with those that attended. It was great that Mark Aston at the Southbridge News was able to promote the event in advance with a well written profile of my experiences with epilepsy. I am optimistic that this made an impact for not only those that live with epilepsy but for family members, friends… and to lessen the fear that some may have had. Even though that “epilepsy/ “seizures” is still a “stigma” in today’s society, I am glad this situation is changing for the better. Let’s continue to move forward and accept us for who we are versus what condition we have. This applies for all other disabilities as well!! All individuals need the support and some understanding from others that we are human beings also and put our pants on the same way as everyone else.
If anyone is interested in further information in regards to my experiences with epilepsy and how this may be of help to you, you may certainly contact me at (508)-764-3762 or send an email to pegwhitney@charter.net. You may also get in touch with the Epilepsy Foundation by calling 1-800-332-1000 or email them at http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org.
Reading educational handouts supplied to Peg
from Epilepsy Foundation
Check out their website!
