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February 8, 2022 Columns by Keara Engle

The Challenges of Working While Being a Rare Disease Parent

When I became pregnant with my son, Cayden, at the young age of 15, I knew I had to start working as soon as possible. So, the week before I turned 16, I began my job hunt. Getting hired as a teen can be a challenge in itself, and being…

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