“If you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras.” So goes the warning heard by med-school students, which cautions them that the simplest and not the “rarest” explanation is most likely when they encounter a symptom. And so we rare CTDers are disbelieved, under-diagnosed, incorrectly diagnosed, and as such referred to as Zebras. Because sometimes those hoofbeats you hear are in fact due to a Dazzle of conditions that comprise EDS, Marfans, LDS, and a number of other genetic Connective Tissue Disorders!
But we are not just Zebras, are we? This contest will highlight our symbolic strengths, feelings, and skills by way of the animals we find in our lives that inspire us and keep us going.
What is your Inspirational Animal?
For some, perhaps it’s the bendy Snake that wends its way through life in a clever, creative, and surprising way.
For others, it’s the Eagle that flies high, soaring above expectations with beauty and majesty.
Maybe for others it’s the Lucky Ladybug, beloved by gardeners and children…
Send us your photos!
The Our Diversity is our Strength Photo Contest will highlight these Inspirational Animals on an ongoing basis here on our group website! Winning photos will be displayed at the head of our home page. There is no deadline; this contest is ongoing.
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Photo by Flo Maderebner on Pexels.com 
By PGD. My Frumple reminds me that frequent resting is not a waste of time, and doesn’t diminish my value!
Simply send an email to pilarkristine@laughingpebblesstudio.com and attach your jpg, png, or tiff image. Include your name, location, and say a bit about why this animal inspires you. Limit 1 image per entry. Images must be photos that you yourself have taken; no exceptions. Images must be “PG” and family-friendly with respect for our broad, global audience. Note: if you do not wish to have your full name credited under your photo, please specify whether you simply want your initials shown, or to be displayed simply as “anonymous.”
If you need extra help sending us an entry, just fill out this little form here and we’ll write to you personally:
EDS and CTD New England/MA Support Group 
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