My Epilepsy Story

05/28/2026

“It’s with the most heaviest of hearts that I announce that one of my best friends, sister, founding board member, Dr.Cynthia Louise Harden, has passed away. I am gutted to the core just as many in the and community are. Cynthia fought hard for for decades. She was a pioneer and always moved the needle forward for women. Please join with us as we love on her precious daughter during this time. We love you Julia and your mother loved you more than anything!”

~ Brandy McFadden,
My Epilepsy Story (MES) & International Women With Epilepsy Day (IWWED)

If you would like to honor Dr Harden and her work please consider donating to a research award in her name. Link is in our bio or on our website www.MyEpilepsyStory.org 💯 of donations go directly to the research award.

05/19/2026

Day 2 of NHS Fetal Exposure to Medicines 💊 Services Symposium

05/18/2026

Beginning the symposium on exposure on unborn babies We deserve answers & help for these children & mothers! Epilepsy

05/17/2026

and have landed in for the symposium on optimizing the care for those exposed to WomensHealth

05/12/2026

Welcome Dr. Sarita Maturu

My Epilepsy Story (MES) is proud to introduce you to our new board chair, Dr. Sarita Maturu. Dr. Maturu has been involved with MES for over 8 years. MES is...

05/12/2026

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a serious condition. Make sure you seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY if you have injured your head.

05/11/2026

Who’s in your TRIBE? Just know that and has formed a COMMUNITY to stand together! Patients and Providers to help for

05/06/2026

Grab your Mother’s Day gifts from You can shop in the store or online!! We love Plaid Rabbit! ❤️❤️

05/06/2026

BEAUTIFUL ❤️

05/02/2026

Preparing for my first trip abroad and thinking about solitude…. In solitude, we are able to focus on within and become comfortable with oneself. The quiet moments allow me to write, pray, while reflecting on the past and looking forward towards the future. This upcoming solo trip to Europe will allow me the time to explore, write, and fulfill dreams and passions that I have longed for. Quiet moments alone while also spending time with new people along the journey. I have many things to share about the journey that lies ahead. A journey that I have longed to start…. Life has a way of showing you what’s important and what’s your purpose. It’s up to each one of us to decide whether we will embrace the journey as well as embrace our purpose.

I hear from many women that taking the step to go alone or be alone is scary. I feel as though women have not seen themselves as strong enough or possibly society has told us that we cannot do the hard things. I firmly believe that women are the core in this world. We are daughters, sisters, caretakers, wives, mothers, grandmothers, and just simply the rock bed of this world. Without women none of us would be here today. I look forward to sharing my journey with you while I will leave you with this,

“Embrace your journey, your voice, your story and your strength. Only you can fulfill your purpose. You are here for a reason and that reason is to fulfill your purpose”
~ Brandy McFadden

Founder of