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His diagnosis on April 1, 2020, of a neurodegenerative disease called Shakot disease—a hereditary condition similar to muscular dystrophy—was a devastating blow. There is no cure or treatment, and the diagnosis meant he was a carrier of the gene that could affect his daughter, nieces, and brother. This realization pushed Sheldon into a deep crisis, contemplating ending his life by throwing himself out of a window.
A Call for Hope and a Change in Perspective
Just as Sheldon was about to succumb to despair, an old friend’s phone call became a turning point. She gently reminded him of his worth and the choices he had: to show his plight or his might. Her words served as a wake-up call, inspiring Sheldon to see his challenges as opportunities to demonstrate resilience rather than surrender.