SMA Stole My Lifelong Dream: Having and Raising a Child
As a woman with SMA, the part I struggle with is accepting I have been cheated of the opportunity to carry a life inside me.
Alecia Maringola, SMA Contributor
Alecia Maringola, born and raised in Southington, CT, was diagnosed with the rare disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) at 13 months of age. At a very early age, Alecia was challenged by a disease that progressively weakens voluntary muscles, along with scoliosis. She credits her faith in God and the love of family “of the utmost importance to me.” Today, Alecia, now 35 years old, is doing her best to live life to its fullest and help others with SMA do the same.
