Month 12
Nia is 14
Month 12
Nia is 14
Today is Nia’s 14th birthday! She is a little sad to still be in the hospital. Her parents bring a cake to cheer her up.
It is a mental challenge to be in the hospital for a long time.
You may feel many different things:
- Hopeful.
- Afraid.
- Lonely.
- Bored.
- Worried.
- Tired.
These are normal feelings.
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You can talk to your doctors and nurses about your feelings.
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There are also mental health professionals who can visit you in the hospital.
It is a long and difficult treatment.
Mental health challenges are normal during and after gene therapy.