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Facing Tourette's
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Tourette's Advocacy in the Arts. Founded by Jennifer Burnett
In honor of my birthday and Thanksgiving, check out this blog post about what I'm grateful for this year:

www.facingtourettes.org/blog/what-im...

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November 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
What are you grateful for this year?
Check back on Monday for a blog post listing everything I'm grateful for at this point in my TS journey.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Here's some Monday inspiration for those of us who are a little different 😁 Go make this week awesome in the ways only you can!

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November 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Did you know that stress is a major contributing factor to many disorders and illnesses, including Tourette's? Take this quiz to understand your stress level and how to reduce it for National Stress Awareness Day: www.bemindfulonline.com/test-your-st...

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November 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Check out our new blog post— Invisible Disabilities: What You Don't See on the Stage. Photo by Rob Laughter
www.facingtourettes.org/blog/0kn1hs7o4udc5x62zdixm1a4qoos6x

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October 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
In honor of invisible disabilities week, we are going to be profiling famous people with invisible disabilities.
Daniel Radcliffe, most known for playing the titular character in the Harry Potter series, has a mild form of dyspraxia, a neurological condition that affects coordination.
October 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
In honor of invisible disabilities week, we are going to be profiling famous people with invisible disabilities.
Linda Ronstadt is one of the most lauded female singers of all time, with awards spanning multiple genres. She retired from music in 2011 due to progressive supranuclear palsy.
October 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
In honor of invisible disabilities week, we are going to be profiling famous people with invisible disabilities.
Tim Howard is a former professional soccer player who is outspoken about his experiences with Tourette’s.
October 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
In honor of invisible disabilities week, we are going to be profiling famous people with invisible disabilities.

Woodie Guthrie (1912-1967) was an American folk singer and songwriter, well known for his political stances in his music who had Huntington’s Disease.
October 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
In honor of invisible disabilities week, we are going to be profiling famous people with invisible disabilities, especially those with neurological disabilities.
We’re starting with Dash Mihok. Dash Mihok is an American actor, producer and director with Tourette Syndrome.
October 20, 2025 at 6:56 PM
This week is Dyslexia Awareness Week. Here is an article talking about many celebrities with learning disabilities, many of whom have dyslexia:

www.markerlearning.com/articles/did...

Check back on Monday to read about my experiences with learning disabilities!
October 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Today is Bullying Prevention Awareness Day in the USA. To learn more about experiences being bullied with Tourette's and important advocacy work around bullying, check out: www.jaylenschallenge.org

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October 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
October is ADHD Awareness Month. Did you know that ADHD and Tourette's frequently co-occur? You can learn more about ADHD here:
www.adhdawarenessmonth.org

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October 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Check out the new blog post on the importance of an eye doctor in my experience getting diagnosed with Tourette's:
www.facingtourettes.org/blog/eye-hea...

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September 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I n honor of my stepson, Seth. Honoring those we have lost and still fighting for those we have yet to save.  Please visit the website www.overdoseday.com to learn more.
August 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I am opening up about a syndrome I have managed for over four decades with no support. I was diagnosed last year with Tourette Syndrome. This is a stigmatized neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by making involuntary movements and sounds.
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July 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM