No one should have to navigate epilepsy alone.

A diagnosis of epilepsy can change a young adult’s world — relationships, school, work, independence, mental health, and plans for the future. But one thing can make an extraordinary difference: connection.

Young Adults with Epilepsy (YAWE) is creating a community where young adults can find people who understand, share experiences without judgment, and know they belong.

What began on California’s Central Coast has grown into a community reaching young adults across the country and beyond.

Through free peer support, one-on-one connection, workshops, meet-ups, educational programs, and online communities, YAWE helps young adults build confidence, resilience, and independence — while breaking down the stigma surrounding epilepsy.

But YAWE is about more than epilepsy.

It’s about friendship. Confidence. Laughter. Being understood. And finding your people.

Whether you live with epilepsy, love someone who does, or simply believe no young adult should face it alone, there is a place for you in the YAWE community.

Together, we’re helping young adults with epilepsy connect, find their voices, and thrive.

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