In celebration of World Narcolepsy Day (Sept 22), new Rising Voices storyteller Liesel Mitchell shared her narcolepsy story from New Zealand!
World Narcolepsy Day Story Sharing: Meet Liesel in New Zealand!
About Liesel:
Liesel Mitchell is a coffee-loving conversationalist and researcher/writer from Aotearoa New Zealand. She has lived with type 1 narcolepsy with cataplexy since she was 15, and wants to start conversations in Aotearoa about this “invisible” neurological condition. Liesel is excited to raise awareness through Project Sleep’s Rising Voices program, and to share the many positive insights she has gained from managing life with narcolepsy.
What is the Story Sharing Series?
The Rising Voices Story Sharing Series invites viewers to gather online to watch a Rising Voices trained speaker or writer present their story live via Project Sleep’s Facebook page.
About Rising Voices:
To improve public understanding of sleep disorders, Project Sleep’s Rising Voices program trains people living with sleep disorders to share their stories through public speaking and writing with local communities, healthcare providers, news outlets, blogs and beyond. Combining the power of real-life stories with expert communication strategies, our Rising Voices trained speakers and writers are effectively raising awareness and reducing stigma for all those facing sleep disorders.
Spread the Word:
We’re excited to share these moving stories with you. Watch all past storytellers now!
Please share with friends and family to learn more about sleep disorders!
