Some people write their biography.  Being a writer and an artist, I twisted myself inside out for several years trying to figure out how I could tell the story of my life with CMT in words and pictures.  
 

Linda Crabtree writes a touching and honest account of her mother's life with CMT and dementia. 

Controlling your cholesterol level is important for everyone, especially if you have Charcot Marie Tooth disease.   People with CMT can't take statins because they are contraindicated and can worsen or accelerate the progression of CMT.  In the first article in our two-part series, Cholesterol and CMT, we give you the basics of cholesterol, plus healthy lifestyle tips to keep you at your best.  Next week, look for our next article, The Top Ten Foods That Fight Cholesterol.

Linda Crabtree offers a message of inspiration during the holiday season, a message that we can take with us all year long.

Most people can relate to the difficulty of traveling, whether it is making sure all your sightseeing destinations are handicapped accessible or getting around your place of interest in braces or a wheelchair.  A lot of times, you have to deal with just plain old fatigue.   Read this article by Linda Crabtree as she prepares for a trip to NYC and faces some of a CMTer's unique challenges regarding travel.