Hannah Fry opens up about her disability and how it affects her family
The mathematics professor and author was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects the connective tissue, when she was 27
Fry says the condition has had a "profound" impact on her life and that she has had to learn to live with chronic pain and fatigue
Hannah Fry is a mathematics professor, author and radio and television presenter. She is Professor in the Mathematics of Cities at University College London. She is known for her work on the mathematics of cities, and for her popular science books and articles.
Fry was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects the connective tissue, when she was 27. The condition causes her to have joint pain, dislocations, and fatigue. She has said that the condition has had a "profound" impact on her life and that she has had to learn to live with chronic pain and fatigue.
In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, Fry spoke about how her disability has affected her family. She said that she and her husband, Phil, have two daughters. She said that the condition has made it difficult for her to be a hands-on mother and that she has had to rely on her husband and other family members for help.
Fry said that she is grateful for the support of her family and friends. She said that they have helped her to cope with the challenges of living with a disability and that they have always been there for her.
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