Using Humor to Overcome LGMD Challenges
Columnist Patrick Moeschen shares how he "muscles through" everyday challenges despite living with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD).
Moeschen credits his robust sense of humor as a key factor in coping with his rare chronic illness.
I think it’s a piece of my armor that protects me from my rare chronic illness, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy.
His humor is shaped by observing the world and people around him, influenced by comedies like "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" and "Spaceballs," as well as comedians Eddie Murphy and George Carlin.
Author's summary: Coping with LGMD through humor.