Every experience of Tourette Syndrome is unique.
For some, it begins in childhood with puzzled teachers and classmates who don’t understand. For others, it goes unnoticed until years later, when their own child shows symptoms and suddenly the pieces of their past begin to make sense. And for many, TS continues to shape careers, relationships, and identities in ways they never expected.
That’s why we’re launching Tourette Stories, a series of conversations with people across Canada who live with Tourette Syndrome or work closely with the community. These stories are not just about tics or symptoms; they’re about resilience, creativity, challenges, victories, and the everyday realities that rarely make it into textbooks.
The series dives into honest conversations, capturing the struggles and the strengths that come with TS. You’ll hear from children, parents, and adults reflecting on their journeys; from professionals helping families navigate school and healthcare; and from leaders who are changing the conversation about neurological diversity in workplaces and communities.
By sharing these voices, we want to show that no one is alone in their experience. Tourette Syndrome can be misunderstood, but through stories, we can build awareness, empathy, and support.
This is not just about raising awareness, it’s about celebrating the full lives people with TS lead, and about learning from those who walk alongside them.
Welcome to Tourette Stories.
These are real voices. Real journeys.
And they just might change the way you see Tourette Syndrome.