In 2009, an active entrepreneur began experiencing a racing heart, tremors, anxiety, and dramatic changes to her eyes. Christine was soon diagnosed with Graves’ disease and Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), beginning a difficult journey that included severe symptoms, several eye surgeries, and years of physical and emotional recovery. In this powerful patient story, Christine shares the reality of living with TED, coping with changes in appearance, overcoming shame and isolation, finding a path to No Evidence of Disease (NED), and transforming her experience into advocacy. Today, she helps other patients navigate their own journeys through storytelling, community support, and education.
