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Epilepsy as a family affair

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Stephen and Denise Wottrich know each other well. So much they say, sometimes they can stop the other one seizure. At the end, they feel Epilepsy have made them a strong couple.

Read Stephen and Denise's story at nhs.uk/Conditions/Epilepsy/...

In what way Epilepsy has become part of your family affairs?

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msBrightside

Aw that's a inspiring story :) My first adult boyfriend and I bonded over the fact we both had epilepsy. The relationship didn't last, but I think that bond is one of the reasons we managed to stay friends for 5Years :)

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