Hi everyone,
My name is Colleen Joyce. I’m 16 years old and have Turner’s syndrome. I’ve decided to come here and share my story with you! I was diagnosed in August of 1998, when I was only 3 years old. My mother still tells me about the day she got that phone call. The doctor told my mother what I had, and both my parents were devastated. They didn’t understand what was going to happen from then on. There were many more trips to the doctor, which led to many more questions that needed answers.
So, I began to understand more of this as I got older. I learned more about what TS really was. I had to grasp the fact that I was going to be dealing with it for the rest of my life. To be honest, the only thing that really bothers me is not being able to have children. But, I do know that this doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world. There are many options out there for girls like us. When I was little, I used to say I’d end up adopting a baby from China because their eyes are so pretty and look like smiles!
I soon realized that it would be a great idea for me to reach out and help other girls with TS. About six years ago, I created my website titled Colleen’s Turner’s Syndrome Page. I knew that this would be the perfect way for me to do what I felt I had to do. It was a way for other TS girls to connect, and not feel so alone. That’s how I got where I am today! I love meeting new TS girls, and it makes me feel like I did something right. I know that what I’m doing is helping many TS girls around the world; that makes me very happy. So, why don’t you have a look at it? Sign the guestbook if you get a chance! I’d love to hear from you. Visit the site at http://www.freewebs.com/colleenjoyce.
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