I have lived with epilepsy for twenty years. For lack of education and awareness, my staring spells were dismissed as nothing more than daydreaming when I was a child. I had my first tonic clonic seizure at the age of twelve, and was officially diagnosed. Living with no diagnosis while still having seizures has dramatically affected my life, fueling my passion for educating others about the condition. Advocating for others has helped me cope with my own seizures. I am yet to be seizure-free, but I come closer each day by keeping an epilepsy diary and sharing information with others.