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What was your first seizure like? 

December 12, 2025
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I was terrified.

But, I was alive.

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What is the worst seizure you’ve ever had?

August 30, 2024
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For me, believe it or not, it was my first one.

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Epilepsy as seen — with pain — through a mother’s eyes

August 23, 2024
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Her first job as a copywriter was writing informational materials for a children’s hospital. Including a brochure about seizures.

But nothing would prepare her for this…

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Shit happens…

March 4, 2022
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It was a normal day at the ice rink.

My friend and I were speed skating.

Then we started to tease her younger brother.

He simply retaliated by sticking out his foot and tripping us.

Into the boards I went. Head first.

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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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