[GoneGirl]

Yes, your story, Lenneth, is another example of how GD can cause havoc with your life from early childhood until, at worst, the last years of your life. It strikes in a variety of ways and intensities. Sometimes those of us with the less severe cases of GD are the one's who suffer the longest.

Isn't it a shame that of all the possible congenital birth 'defects', this one is the least recognized, diagnosed, and treated, even though the condition is very treatable by simply allow us to be who we were born to be?

Isn't it a shame that often, it is those who are closest to us who are the least tolerant, the least understanding, and the last of those we can trust for love and support?

Lenneth, I'm glad you are with us. You will find love and support here, and I hope you'll gain the love and confidence you need to seek and find your rightful place in the world.

I'm not crying like my sisters Lisa and Sammie (they're such babies ) but my heart is aching for you, dear. Stay strong.

With a tender hug,
Clara Kay