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What was the closest you came to divulging your “dirty little secret”?

December 27, 2023
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I have to admit that I got my job by lying.

Don’t ask, don’t tell.

Anyway, it worked for me.

And it would have been bad for their insurance.

So one day, the copy machine outside my office caught fire.

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Anger and Epilepsy: WHY ME? 

October 12, 2023
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Suddenly, you’re feeling edgy. Lashing out at loved ones for no reason at all. It’s not anybody’s fault. It’s that old familiar enemy. Epilepsy. Again.

Why me? Why now? It’s not fair.

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    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.

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