Jacqueline, also known as Jacq, lived in New York City with big dreams of succeeding in the fashion industry. However, her life took a significant turn after she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), which had a profound impact on her career and marriage. Jacq faced debilitating symptoms, including many injuries, oftentimes on her own. Her family and her employer could not fully understand the strain and financial responsibility that MG would add to her life. Despite the challenges, Jacqueline found joy in rebuilding her life on her terms and grounded herself in the support of her chosen family. She has been able to cultivate grace and stability through the adjustments in her life and shares her empowering message.

<p>Jacqueline, also known as Jacq, lived in New York City with big dreams of succeeding in the fashion industry. However, her life took a significant turn after she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), which had a profound impact on her career and marriage. Jacq faced debilitating symptoms, including many injuries, oftentimes on her own. Her family and her employer could not fully understand the strain and financial responsibility that MG would add to her life. Despite the challenges, Jacqueline found joy in rebuilding her life on her terms and grounded herself in the support of her chosen family. She has been able to cultivate grace and stability through the adjustments in her life and shares her empowering message.</p>

For people diagnosed with a rare, autoimmune condition like myasthenia gravis (MG) or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), life can change in the blink of an eye. But these conditions affect everyone differently, and each person has a story to tell. Welcome to “Untold Stories: Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition,” a Ruby Studio from iHeart Media production in partnership with argenx. Host Martine Hackett has real, eye-opening conversations with people living with rare, autoimmune conditions ranging from MG to CIDP. Learn about the hardships of diagnosis and each person’s journey towards wellness. Understand the challenges they continue to overcome as they discover how to live with these conditions and persevere through the tough times. Plus, hear from the family members and friends who stand by them every day and play important roles in their care.

<p>For people diagnosed with a rare, autoimmune condition like myasthenia gravis (MG) or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), life can change in the blink of an eye. But these conditions affect everyone differently, and each person has a story to tell. Welcome to “Untold Stories: Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition,” a Ruby Studio from iHeart Media production in partnership with argenx. Host Martine Hackett has real, eye-opening conversations with people living with rare, autoimmune conditions ranging from MG to CIDP. Learn about the hardships of diagnosis and each person’s journey towards wellness. Understand the challenges they continue to overcome as they discover how to live with these conditions and persevere through the tough times. Plus, hear from the family members and friends who stand by them every day and play important roles in their care.</p>

Untold Stories: Life with a Severe Autoimmune Condition

Behind the Seams: Unraveling and Restitching Life with MG

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