 I developed morphea on my lower abdomen around the time I was twelve years old. I am now twenty-one. I had no idea what it was and did not think it was anything serious, so I kept it to myself for about two years. Then one night I showed my best friend, and she immediately insisted that I show my parents. After visiting many physicians who were clueless, a dermatologist told me I had generalized morphea, but he did not know much else about it. Since that time many new areas have become affected. Not only are they all around my midsection, I now have many spots on my breasts and have recently found a spot on the back of my knee. I am sure that more will appear, but that's all right. What is the sense in worrying about it? If a treatment is found, great! As long as I have my faith, no problem is too great! | 
Sherrill Knaggs, ISN Artist, created the digital photo to illustrate the story on this page. Sherrill lived in New Zealand. Her story was featured in ISN's book, Voices of Scleroderma Volume 2.