My ALS Story - Kendra Womack

Kendra Womack hosted this chapter of "My ALS Story"-- an online gathering put on by ALS.community, designed to highlight the deeply personal journeys that shape the ALS community. In her story, Kendra shares how caring for a loved one with ALS changes a person “from the inside out,” deepening compassion and strengthening a commitment to helping others facing the same journey. Kendra explores how caregiving becomes both a challenge and a calling. Her perspective speaks directly to caregivers, patients, and families who often feel unseen while navigating the realities of ALS. Through honest conversation and reflection, this exploration highlights the emotional strength required to care for someone with ALS and the importance of recognizing and supporting caregivers. Kendra’s story reminds the community that progress in ALS is not only measured in research milestones but also in the compassion, advocacy, and human connection that caregivers bring to the fight against the disease. Her voice offers encouragement to others who may be walking similar paths and reinforces the message that no one facing ALS should have to do so alone. As part of the My ALS Story series, Kendra helps ensure that the experiences of caregivers continue to inspire understanding, action, and hope across the ALS community. ALS.community is a free, one-stop platform for everyone impacted by ALS. We bring together patients, caregivers, family, clinicians, and researchers to share, learn, and connect. Join our community today: www.als.community Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/als.community/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/als.community #ALS #Caregiving #Self-Care