This is The Stuff

Hey everyone!

I am posting a video on YouTube right now of me singing "This is The Stuff" by Francesca Batiselli! My YouTube name is emmasinger2.
Just because you have Tourettes, that doesn't mean you can't do the things you want to do. I was diagnosed with moderate to severe TS when I was five. I still manage to do all the stuff I love, even though sometimes it can be hard.
I have Tourette's, but Tourette's doesn't have me.
Always remember that motto, it will help you out in the worst of times.
In my video, you may notice a few tics, but I try really hard to focus on the singing and distract myself. I am medicated, so it definitely doesn't look that bad. I have learned to mask my tics and make them look like normal everyday movements.
I know that it can be really hard to live with Tourette's, but you have to brave through it.
You can't let TS take hold of your life, it's your life, not those darn tics'.
Yes, I may sound like some nagging parent, but it's true. YOU get to live your life, not Tourette Syndrome.
Live your life, you only get one.<3

God Bless!
Emma<3

TSA

This website is a great place to go for extra information about Tourette's!

tsa-usa.org

Life's A Twitch

Hey everyone!

I just started this blog today. July 25, 2011. My name is Emma and I am 13 years old. I have Tourette Syndrome and I know how hard it can be to live with it. This blog isn't just for people who have Tourette's to be able to relate to me, but for people who probably don't understand Tourette's. Tourette syndrome is a neurological tic disorder characterized by often occuring vocal and motor tics.

I hope you all enjoy this blog! I will be posting descriptions of my days, etc.

Also, check this out! http://www.tsa-usa.org/Publications/ChildrensNewsletter/darntic_fall2007.pdf

I was in the "That Darn Tic"  Newsletter, Fall 2007.

Thank you!

Emma