Monica's story

No one expects to develop scleroderma. Doris focuses on the importance of concentrating on the present, instead of the unknown.

Scleroderma did not stop Jessica from achieving her goals. She pursued her dreams regardless of the diagnosis.

Symptoms of scleroderma can feel frustrating and unfair. Alex talks about how she overcame this and now looks for joy in everyday life.

Staying positive can be difficult, but Mandy uses craft and creativity to continue to stay optimistic.

It’s easy to be fearful in the face of disease, but Mike and his wife, Alison, are an inspiring example of how you can lean on each other.

Learning to embrace your diagnosis can be difficult. Here, Susan talks about everything that she has learnt since having scleroderma.

A positive mindset can help you overcome some obstacles of scleroderma. Maria talks about the importance of changing your outlook.

Symptoms effect everyone differently. Lorraine is able to live an active lifestyle and has continued teaching exercise classes, despite her diagnosis.

Anna talks about how she has adapted her life to continue to be able to do the things she loves, despite her symptoms.

Scleroderma may mean you can no longer do some of the things you enjoy. Monica describes how she's learnt to love new things.

Despite her diagnosis, Teresa continues to travel and share new experiences with the people she cares about.

Danièle has lived with scleroderma for 22 years. She continues to find happiness in simple everyday pleasures and the company of friends.

Michael relocated with his wife and dogs following his diagnosis. He explains how living in the moment has helped him to find happiness.