Rosaline Callaghan, facing a hereditary condition of transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis that took her father's life, took drastic steps in her early 50s. Understanding the weight of her family's genetic history, she decided to sell her possessions and travel. The fear of being confined to bed due to the condition motivated her to live life to the fullest, highlighting the emotional impact of hereditary diseases and the importance of seizing opportunities when time is uncertain.
When Rosaline Callaghan hit her early 50s, she feared she was a ticking timebomb and it was only a matter of years before she would be struck with a rare and fatal genetic condition that blighted her family.
I sold my house and my car and decided to go travelling. I did not want to regret it if I was confined to bed.
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