A little miracle

Isabella was born was spina bifida occulta with tethered spine syndrome. This meant that her spinal cord was attached to a fat lump instead of being loose inside her spine. At 3 months, she underwent dangerous corrective surgery. It saved her life.

But her problems didn’t stop there.

The problem

Bella’s condition was progressive. After a few years, she started having problems with her bladder muscles. Bella needed to carry supplies like wipes, spare underwear, and liners. And it didn’t take long before her friends at school started noticing.

The challenge

What could Bella and her family do to make carrying these supplies more discreet? They couldn’t find anything on the market to help her, so Bella and her mother Teresa decided to find a solution on their own. Bella had an idea.

The solution

Bella’s tried and tested solution was My Private Pocket. This allowed her to carry emergency supplies and backup underwear in a way that others wouldn’t notice and allowed her to live her life like other children.