Born a dwarf with degenerative arthritis, Julie B. Genovese traveled a path unlike many. During her visits to the Center for Birth Defects as a child, she was displayed on a table and studied by genetic specialists who rarely had the opportunity to see a case of spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia.
With a childhood rife with negative labels and laughter, humiliation and heartache, Julie was terrified that she would never find happiness. Lifelong physical limitations, as well as bi-lateral hip and knee replacements, left deep emotional scars. It wasn't until after two brain surgeries, she was able to make peace between the medical and the metaphysical.
After screaming at the rain for years, Julie realized that she could calm the storm inside. Through trial, lots of error, and endless soul searching, she made happiness a decision. She was, at last, in charge of creating her own Eden and would stop at nothing short of joy.
With a childhood rife with negative labels and laughter, humiliation and heartache, Julie was terrified that she would never find happiness. Lifelong physical limitations, as well as bi-lateral hip and knee replacements, left deep emotional scars. It wasn't until after two brain surgeries, she was able to make peace between the medical and the metaphysical.
After screaming at the rain for years, Julie realized that she could calm the storm inside. Through trial, lots of error, and endless soul searching, she made happiness a decision. She was, at last, in charge of creating her own Eden and would stop at nothing short of joy.
