Melissa
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Student |
| Occupation | Medical Animation |
| Location | Connecticut, United States |
| Links | Audio Clip |
| Introduction | I am 27 and have a primary immune deficiency. This disease does not define me, but it is part of who I am. I take many medications and treatments to help me stay as healthy as possible. I also am oxygen-dependent as the many infections to my lungs has caused severe damage. Despite the challenges that I have to overcome just to stay alive, I try to take each day as it comes and take nothing for granted. |