Glenda is the devoted grandmother of seven year old Laila. She was there for her birth and has played a crucial part in her life, despite the fact that they live on opposite sides of the country. 
Laia was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was 9-months-old and later with Dravet Sydnrome, a severe form of the condition. She has been in and out of hospital more times than Glenda cares to talk about and is always ready to make the trip from Hobart to Perth to be with her granddaughter. 
Glenda has taken an active role in raising awareness of epilepsy and want's to do all she can to break the stigma and help people like Laila live full and happy lives. 
Most people don't like to talk about epilepsy, but about one in five of us are affected by it, directly or indirectly. Despite this, there is still a seemingly immoveable stigma surrounding the condition.
Epilepsy is far more than just seizures, and we hope these stories will give you an insight into this.
Epilepsy is a common brain condition that takes the form of recurring seizures. It can develop at any age, regardless of ethnicity or gender.

<div>Glenda is the devoted grandmother of seven year old Laila. She was there for her birth and has played a crucial part in her life, despite the fact that they live on opposite sides of the country. </div><div><br></div><div>Laia was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was 9-months-old and later with Dravet Sydnrome, a severe form of the condition. She has been in and out of hospital more times than Glenda cares to talk about and is always ready to make the trip from Hobart to Perth to be with her granddaughter. </div><div><br></div><div>Glenda has taken an active role in raising awareness of epilepsy and want's to do all she can to break the stigma and help people like Laila live full and happy lives. </div><div><br></div><div>Most people don't like to talk about epilepsy, but about one in five of us are affected by it, directly or indirectly. Despite this, there is still a seemingly immoveable stigma surrounding the condition.</div><div><br></div><div>Epilepsy is far more than just seizures, and we hope these stories will give you an insight into this.</div><div><br></div><div>Epilepsy is a common brain condition that takes the form of recurring seizures. It can develop at any age, regardless of ethnicity or gender.</div>

My Journey is a collection of honest, confronting and inspiring reflections on a condition that is often hidden.
Listen to twelve Tasmanians share their journey with epilepsy, in their own words, to raise awareness and understanding of a condition that affects 1 in 25 Australians.

Real stories of life interrupted by epilepsy

My Journey with Epilepsy Tasmania

Glenda is the devoted grandmother of seven year old Laila. She was there for her birth and has played a crucial part in her life,...

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