12/08/2025
SMA advocate, Brie Halbers shares: "You know that feeling when you’re chatting with a doctor and you can tell they have no idea how to even go about treating your SMA?
Yeah. It’s the worst.
I used to trust my doctors implicitly. I still trust them, but the older I get, the more I realize how important it is to get a second opinion. I schedule with specialists all the time now, especially when a doctor tells me to “wait and see if things get better.”
My SMA is complex and requires complex care. That means advocating for my body - and being a little bratty when people who think they know best aren’t listening.
If you can relate, I encourage you to check out . I’ve worked for going on nine years now, and I can’t tell you how helpful their content has been. From community forums to news articles to patient and caregiver columns, SMA News Today has tons of resources to help you navigate life with rare disease. I’ve found it invaluable, especially when it comes to advocating for my health.
Check it out and let me know what you think!"