About a year ago, I was diagnosed with Stickler Syndrome. Stickler Syndrome is a common, but rarely diagnosed progressive genetic disorder that causes severe myopia (nearsightedness), blindness, loss of hearing, facial development problems, hypermobility, and joint pain. I am finally to the point of acceptance that I’m willing to talk about it and be more open about it, and I’m looking forward to Rare Genetic Disease Day celebrated on February 28 this year (traditionally February 29). Throughout the rest of the month, expect to see more information in posts and on my blog.