Conor O'Donoghue

I was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia at the age of 44, after experiencing symptoms for a couple of years. I am now 47. This month, my amazing friends organised a

My words come out much more easily when they are written rather than spoken. I have a lot to say—things I want to shout as loudly as I can—but instead,

I was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia at the age of 44, after experiencing symptoms for a couple of years. I am now 47. I feel that being more open about

I was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia at the age of 44, after experiencing symptoms for a couple of years. I am now 47. We are now into a new year.

I was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia at the age of 44, after experiencing symptoms for a couple of years. I am now 46. December is a fairly busy month, socially,

Nov 2025 – Acts of Kindness I was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia at the age of 44 after experiencing symptoms for a couple of years. I am now 46. One

I was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia at the age of 44, after experiencing symptoms for a couple of years. I am now 46. Life has definitely become smaller as the

Winter is Coming by Clare Sheeran I was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia at the age of 44; I am now 46. This monthly blog is just my ramblings and musings

I am totally aware that Friedreich’s Ataxia can really get you down. I am also very aware that late-onset is very different from when you develop symptoms at a young

At the age of 44, two years ago, I was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia after experiencing symptoms for a couple of years. Until then, my life was very full. I

I’ve written blogs for Ataxia UK before, but in case people don’t know me, I’m Laura. I was diagnosed with Cerebellar Ataxia when I was 17 and thought that my

By 2021, my partner Patrick was leading a full and active life. He had worked hard all over the country and in his spare time enjoyed gardening, rambling, and cycling.