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Members responded warmly to a question about whether friends and others have ever judged them for having epilepsy, with the overall feeling... Read more

Members responded warmly to a question about whether friends and others have ever judged them for having epilepsy, with the overall feeling being one of acceptance and resilience. Several members shared meaningful stories, including a devoted boss who stayed by their side in the ER, old friends who rallied around them after a diagnosis, and the challenge of family members who don't fully understand memory issues. A recurring theme was that true friends accept you as you are, and that living openly with epilepsy, rather than hiding it, tends to bring more understanding and connection.