Amanda lives in Remedios. She was diagnosed at age 10 with SLE (lupus), an autoimmune disease, and with hemolytic anemia that destroys the red blood cells faster than her body can make them. For her, the future is uncertain because she does not know what tomorrow will bring. She describes herself and her childhood as calm and relxed and is selective about her friends. Through the Baptists Church in Remedios, Pichy (who filmed the video and is an artist) works with her using art as a form of relaxation and expression; and Dr. Olguita provides additional health information for her to deal with her illness. Both give her "aliento" (encouragement, support, inspiration)
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