Our Stories of Hope

Our Stories of Hope

Welcome to our page of stories from the persons we serve.


Here, you’ll find inspiring tales of hope, resilience, and the human spirit. We believe that sharing our experiences can offer comfort, strength, and a sense of community.


Join us as we celebrate the courage of the persons we serve and the power of healing.

  • Kwaku


    I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or Lupus) when I was fourteen.


    I’ll be turning 21 this year. Have you ever heard the misconception that men don’t get autoimmune diseases?

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  • Nii


    As a family caregiver or medical professional, you may find yourself facing a range of new responsibilities that can be unfamiliar or daunting. It’s common to feel overwhelmed and isolated at times.

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  • Anna


    If you’re a caregiver for someone with a chronic illness, you can see the physical effects: fatigue, flares, weight fluctuations, and overall appearance. But do you know what they’re going through emotionally?

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  • Sybil


    After months of hospital visits, numerous malaria treatments, and countless lab tests, I was finally diagnosed. Hearing the doctor say he knew what was wrong and prescribing medication felt like a solution.

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  • Saada


    When I was first diagnosed at 37 Military Hospital, I thought I was the only one, and this made me cry almost every minute until I met Dr Dey and my Rheusolute family. I realised God has a reason for everything.

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  • Susan


    When life throws lemons, you make the best lemonade possible! In my making of lemonade, l devised my own way of making life comfortable and less stressful despite the many challenges that come with RA.

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  • Cassandra


    Diagnosis was a relief when it finally came because it was wonderful to finally know that there was really something wrong with my body. It was also a relief to my family because they didn't have to be helpless anymore.

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  • Marivictoria


    I was admitted at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for two months. During my admission, I was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) which is a chronic remitting and relapsing autoimmune disease.

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  • Nuhaa


    After several trips to hospitals, I was finally transferred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital where I run a lot of laboratory tests and x-rays and was finally diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.



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  • Ruby


    My journey started after the delivery of my first daughter. I started experiencing sharp pains in my wrist so I couldn’t carry my princess without support and my husband had to support me with the house chores. 

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  • Franklin


    In 2016, I shared my diagnosis with members of another group that I belong to and had Dr Dey come to educate them about Autoimmune Diseases in general.


    The next day, a lady sent me a private WhatsApp message to find out how I was doing. She didn't stop there and kept checking up on me afterwards intermittently. 

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  • Leslie


    One day, before my diagnosis, I had driven myself to work when all of a sudden I felt the pain building up in my hip so I drove to a nearby clinic. The doctor, after seeing my condition, gave me the day off but by then, I could barely walk to my car.

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