From Doubt To Diagnosis: Monica’s Empowering Story Of Self-Advocacy

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By Essence ·Updated May 6, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

Monica is a real patient and a paid Lilly spokesperson.

When pulling into the parking lot at the grocery store, Monica was always searching for the right spot, but maneuvering into tight parking spaces started to feel more challenging, and Monica couldn’t figure out why. She started chalking up the changes she noticed to getting older—not realizing they were signs

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