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Will I Still Be Alive on My 40th Birthday?

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Will I Still Be Alive on My 40th Birthday?terminally-well.blogspot.com · 8 August 2026

A woman diagnosed with ALS at 34 writes about reaching her 40th birthday, after years of fearing she might not. She reflects on the changing meaning of the milestone, her husband’s support, and continuing to make plans despite an unpredictable illness.

Why this matters

This personal account shows how ALS can reshape expectations about time, relationships and future goals. It also recognises that MND progresses differently from person to person and that reaching a milestone can bring both gratitude and memories of people who have died.

Limitations and context

This is a personal community account, not a clinical study. One person’s experience cannot predict how ALS will progress for anyone else or establish the effects of any treatment.

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