"I cried the first time I heard it because it was actually my voice again," Kerner, who is a mother of three, told ABC News. This emotional moment emphasizes the profound impact technology has on personal identity and communication, especially for those facing the debilitating effects of diseases like ALS.
ALS is a neurological disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement and breathing. As the nerve cells -- called motor neurons -- degenerate, they stop sending messages to the muscles. This causes the muscles to weaken and waste away, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. This detailed description highlights the seriousness and complexity of ALS.
"We knew something was going on, but we had always hoped it was something that was reversible because by November [2022], she wasn't able to walk, so we were hoping that it was anything, but ALS, really," Bill said. This quote reflects the common initial hope patients and their families hold for a diagnosis that could turn out to be life-altering.
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