Sadie's Community: Embracing ITP as Part of Who She Is

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Sadie Wright has grown up with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), and her peers and teachers have always supported her. From a young age, Sadie has accepted her condition as just part of who she is, and she talks about it openly.

She even tells people, “My name is Sadie, and I have ITP,” not as something negative but as a fact of life. Her younger sister, Elsie, has also played a big role in helping Sadie feel comfortable with her condition, especially when Sadie had to wear a helmet. Elsie made it fun by wearing the helmet herself and showing Sadie how cool it looked.

At school, Sadie’s friends look out for her. If they notice bruising or if she gets hurt, they ask if she needs help or if she should go to the nurse. This sense of community makes a big difference, as Sadie’s peers embrace her for who she is, including her ITP, and show her care and understanding.

Sadie’s big personality and the love she shares with others help her build strong connections, and people love her not because she has ITP, but because she is Sadie.