What's Your Story? We'd Love to Hear It!

Here is your opportunity to get to know our truly remarkable families and share their inspiring stories.

Jolien - the Netherlands

When my son was only nine days old he got strange spots in his face. They looked like wet yellow crusts. I called the midwife because my husband and I didn't trust it. They told us that it’s baby acne.

(Read Jolien's story)

Jim G. - Santa Cruz, CA

I tried to describe what it was like to overheat.  Those of you with ichthyosis know what I was describing; the rest of you are at the mercy of your imagination.

(Read Jim's story.)

Reba B. - Owensville, IN

I was so blessed to have a wonderful mother who encouraged me to be “normal” in everything. 

(Read Reba's story.)

Treasure W. - Jackson, MS

I continued to do what I love. I kept acting, booking roles, and even getting scholarships for my acting ability .

(Read Treasure's story.)

Janan M. - Tel Aviv, Israel

I would like to share with you my experience living with ichthyosis.

(Read Janan's story.)

Denise G. - New Orleans, LA

Denise highlights the changes that her skin endures during the cold weather.

(Read Denise's story.)
 

Erin H. - Madison, MS

FIRST member Erin Halvorson talks about her serendipity and falling for the love of her life.
(Read Erin's story.)

Katie S. - Attleboro, MA

FIRST member Katie Smith is more than excited to share her story. After all, it's not just a story about living with ichthyosis. Nor is it simply a story about an "aha" moment, or the journey of a young woman setting out to find her true purpose. To Katie, her life, her skin disorder, her future, are all a part of something bigger, not just a story, but "an obligation to do good in the world." (Read Katie's story.)

There many more stories from our families.
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