Stories

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.

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 can feel like the most important issue in your life. Here, Grazia explains how she overcame her fear to concentrate on her family.

Having a safe space can help with the stress of managing scleroderma. Rute discusses her love for the beach and the calm that it brings.

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.

Joep looks for solutions in life. Using 3D printing, he creates tools that lessen the impact of scleroderma on his everyday life.

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.