From Fear to Fighter - Brandi Lewis

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Brandi Lewis is a blood disorder awareness educator, TEDx speaker, writer, and nonprofit founder living in Alabama. She is passionate about helping others diagnosed with a chronic illness. She was diagnosed with aplastic anemia and PNH, the symptoms of which began in 2009. Her nonprofit, Brandi’s Blessings, was created to spread awareness and support blood disorder patients. Her greatest accomplishment is saving three lives by having people register to become a bone marrow donor. Brandi is a dog lover of a labradoodle, Milo, and thinks laughter is the best medicine. Follow Brandi on Instagram at @_brandilewis_!

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I’m bidding farewell to my column, but will continue to share my story

After two-plus years of writing for PNH News, I’m saying goodbye to my column, “From Fear to Fighter.” I’ve enjoyed sharing my passion for supporting the blood disorder community. By relating my personal story as well as the tips I’ve learned, I hope I’ve helped others feel less…

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How PNH changed my life mentally, physically, and emotionally

When asked how I’m feeling, I often force a smile, nod my head, and say, “Good! How are you?” But what I truly want to say is, “PNH is kicking my butt! I am feeling it mentally, physically, and emotionally.” When I’m in the midst of fighting paroxysmal nocturnal…

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How I navigate a career while managing PNH symptoms

Working as a healthy person is hard, but add a chronic illness to your 9-to-5 job, and it becomes even tougher. I have worked in corporate America for seven years. Throughout my career, I’ve endured stressful days when the company was short-staffed and I was the only person on the…

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My journey from fearing PNH to learning how to fight it

“Why me?” This is the question many patients ask themselves after being diagnosed with an illness. My first “why me?” moment occurred in 2009 at age 19. Between living in sorority dorms, studying in the library, and eating and socializing in the café, college life filled my days. I had…


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