Alma I. Javier and Malinda Santiago Torres

Coworkers Alma I. Javier and Malinda Santiago Torres talk about Alma’s seizures, which are brought on by emotions, and how she overcomes challenges they cause.

This story was recorded at the StoryCorps Mobile Booth in Orlando in 2019. It was produced locally by Juan Gualda at WMFE. Find more stories at wmfe.org or on the StoryCorps: Orlando podcast.

Support for StoryCorps: Orlando comes from Orlando Health and our members (become a member). StoryCorps: Orlando’s theme music is from “See You Letter” by Jordan Foley, a singer-songwriter based in Orlando.