Seeing ‘Les Misérables’ reminds me of the arc of my own life with DMD
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For people with DMD, reading personal narratives from others living with the same condition can provide emotional support and help them feel less alone in their disease journey.
A person living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) attended a performance of Les Misérables and reflected on how the musical's themes of second chances and perseverance mirror their own life journey with this progressive muscle disease. The article connects the emotional arc of the musical to personal experiences of living with a rare genetic condition. This is a personal perspective piece rather than medical news.
Last Saturday, I attended “Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular” with my girlfriend at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. This landmark resort includes a luxury hotel, a shopping complex, and a performing arts theater that hosts international productions. A musical based on the novel by Victor Hugo, “Les Misérables“ is about second chances, justice, love, and […] The post Seeing ‘Les Misérables’ reminds me of the arc of my own life with DMD appeared first o