Leukoclastic Vasculitis

Hardship and misfortune empowers individuals to grow and change throughout their lives, and I believe that everyone has endured a significant event that has the power to influence his or her perspective and disposition on life. Accordingly, one of the most powerful circumstances I have endured is transpiring now: my mother’s diagnosis of Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis. This disorder is an autoimmune disorder that ruins my mother’s chances of combating a variety illnesses, specifically her current battle with a bone infection. Recently, I discovered that disability has a way of drastically changing the perspective of those it touches, and in my case, it has caused me to become a more serving and more patient individual. However, for my mother, this illness has caused her to become a mere shell of what she was before. My mother
Discussions with doctors have often lead to medical jargon involving the word “remission.” This word symbolizes a lifelong struggle for my mother, and it is far from easy witnessing her endure pain that causes her to lose sleep and the mental effects of losing all independence. Nevertheless, this witness has not only caused me to grow in my faith but also my character. With it, I have learned a greater degree of patience, compassion, and understanding. I bring this to all environments I encounter, whether that be my school, church, or job. My goal is to impact those I come across with the lessons that I have learned and to aid those suffering in their life as well. With that, I am still growing, but I am grateful for the lessons I have learned through my mother’s struggle with her disease. It has impacted every area of my life, and although I wish my mother did not have to experience the pain she is in, I am glad that I may be able to help those who may struggle in the future with the skills I learned and the personal growth I