Peggy's Friend Kim

I can't feel pain or touch. But life is about more than feeling. Take a spin with me and @kimsfriendpeggy as we try to find answers in @mtafmovie!

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

Can you describe a sensation without feeling it first? Turns out I prove you absolutely can! Check out this new & groundbreaking paper about me written by @KimsFriendPeggy & the awesome linguistics team on this project.

https://t.co/pznl0NOxhj

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

2022 has been an exciting year of growth. Thank you all for joining me on the ride. As we wait to see what 2023 brings, here’s a song to help you celebrate tonight. Happy New Year! #mtafmovie #nye2022 #disability #piano

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

So grateful for each and every one of you who has chosen to be on this #mtafmovie journey with me. Happy Thanksgiving!!! 🦃🦃🦃
@PeggysFriendKim @KimsFriendPeggy

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

Always been big ⚾️ fan. This week, I achieved a major bucket-list moment with a trip to @baseballhall in #Cooperstown. Gorgeous weather, all-American town, & 6 hrs exploring the sport’s greatest players & moments. Def. a trip to remember! @MTAFmovie #baseball #vacation

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

It’s National Dog Day! 🐾I’ve had a dog for as long as I can remember. They bring such comfort, joy, and LOVE. Here’s just a few of the special ones I’ve had in my life. Who are some of your furry friends? #NationalDogDay
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[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

I always wanted to learn to play 🎹 but thought I couldn’t do it bc of my fine motor skills. W/ prodding from friends, I decided to try adaptive music program. I’m LOVING every minute of it. 🎶 Moral of story? Try the scary thing. You won’t regret it. #music #disability

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

Happy anniversary to sis Kelly & BIL Chris! Wouldn’t be me w/o family support. Driving me, helping me, laughing w/ me at ‘only Kim’ moments - these 2 always there. And, in true sibling fashion, they keep it 💯& remind me how ‘unspecial’ I really am.🤪 I love it all. #mtaf #family

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

Happy #FathersDay! My dad’s done everything to provide for us. It’s taken much unseen sacrifice. It’s also brought amazing opportunities to our lives. I’ve gotten lots from my dad - faith,determination, & of course,love of sports. I wouldn’t be me w/o him. Can’t wait to tell more

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

Great vacation at @WaltDisneyWorld ! 1 of my favorite places. I love going on the rides. Thankfully, I can experience most of them w/ Disney’s excellent #disabilityaccess . I also love seeing characters. Looks like Mickey was happy to see me again too! ☺️ #disney
#summervacation

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

Summer’s here! 1 thing I enjoy in summer is swimming. My mom put me in special lessons when I was 6 mos. old. I’ve loved the water since. I can’t swim independently, but like lots in my life, I’ve got my own way! #summer #disability #perseverance
#love @KimsFriendPeggy

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

20 yrs since I graduated college & 15 yrs since I graduated law school. WOW, time flies. My parents were told I’d be a “vegetable” & not able to learn. Well, 3 colleges, 2 degrees, & 1 career later, guess who got the last laugh? #doctorsdontknoweverything #disability @MTAFmovie

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

For 40+ yrs, my mom has been my cheerleader & friend. Then & now, she’s the family backbone. Armed w/ no knowledge when I was born, my mom & dad fought through all obstacles, teaching me to do the same. I’m excited to share that story. #MothersDay @PeggysFriendKim

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

7 yrs ago today,I met @kimsfriendpeggy for 1st time. Here’s our 1st photo. What a life-changing day. The 7 yrs since have been most amazing yrs of my life.The memories & friendship mean the world to me.Can’t imagine life w/o her.Can’t wait to share our story.@MTAFmovie @neuroMOOC

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

Happy Friday! Another hobby for me is jigsaw puzzles. This one is new to me & really took off bc of pandemic. For me, puzzles are fun & great stress relief. They also let me practice fine motor skills! @KimsFriendPeggy loves puzzles too. What new hobby did you pick up at home?

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

It’s Favorite Things Friday! I love games - board, card, word, you name it! As a kid, it was hard for me to run around & play, so playing games w/ family & friends was a way to have fun. @kimsfriendpeggy even joins in on the fun!What's your favorite game to play?

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

Fun in NYC with @KimsFriendPeggy - exciting things are happening! Make sure you’re following @MTAFmovie for the latest. #iloveny

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

Couple of days late (hey, life happens!), but happy Int’l Women’s Day! I’m lucky enough to have not only @KimsFriendPeggy in my life, but many amazing women. I wouldn’t be who I am without them. Hope you take time to celebrate influential women in your life. #girlpower
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[Sara Serritella @sara_serritella]

Come visit us at Rare Disease Day @ncats_nih_gov today! Excited to connect with folks across the country about @MTAFmovie @PeggysFriendKim @PeggysFriendKim @neuroMOOC @ChicagoITM @UChiSciComms @uchicago #CTSAProgram #RDDNIH https://t.co/REtT37yomV

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

I'm proud to be who I am…..Intelligent. Strong. Compassionate. Rare to me, that's always something to celebrate. #rarediseaseday #RDDNIH @NCATS_nih_gov #CTSAProgram #ChicagoITM @UChicago

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

Did you know 300 million people worldwide live with a rare disease? Living with a rare condition isn't easy. I sometimes feel like no one truly "gets" me. Doctors often shrug their shoulders when you ask questions, and even my family doesn't always know what to say.

[Peggy's Friend Kim @PeggysFriendKim]

That's why I'm so excited to be on this journey of discovery with @kimsfriendpeggy @MTAFmovie. It's the first chance I've ever had to find real answers. But, no matter what happens, I wouldn’t change my rare disease for anything.