Living with LGMD: Using Humor to Overcome Challenges
Columnist Patrick Moeschen shares his experience of "muscling through" everyday challenges despite living with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD).
Moeschen credits his robust sense of humor as a key factor in coping with his rare chronic illness. He believes humor helps him diffuse tense conversations and protects him from the difficulties of LGMD.
My humor is shaped by observing the world and the people around me.
His comedic style is influenced by the films and comedians of his childhood, including "Monty Python and the Holy Grail", "Spaceballs", Eddie Murphy, and George Carlin.
Author's summary: Using humor to cope with LGMD challenges.