25-Year-Old With Rare Autoimmune Disease Shares Emotional “Wedding Day” Moment Before End-of-Life Decision

A 25-year-old woman living with a severe autoimmune disorder recently created a powerful and emotional memory with her family — a private “wedding day” experience she described as her chance to feel like herself again.

Annie Holland has been battling a rare condition called Autoimmune Autonomic Ganglionopathy (AAG), a serious disorder in which the immune system attacks the autonomic nervous system. The illness affects critical bodily functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and breathing.