Pain is personal. It’s intimate. It’s rooted in the unique wiring of a body and the lived experience of the person inside it. So when I’m in pain and someone says, “That didn’t hurt,” the…
Chronic illness
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Words That Wound: What You Should Never Say When Someone Tells You They’re in Pain
When someone opens up about their pain—whether physical, emotional, or invisible—they’re not just stating a fact. They’re taking a vulnerable step. They’re trusting you with something raw and real. But what happens next—the way you…
Why Rita Farr in Doom Patrol Shatters Stereotypes and Empowers the Chronic Illness Community
In a media landscape saturated with superheroes who seem invincible, Rita Farr stands apart. Known as Elasti-Woman on HBO Max’s Doom Patrol, Rita is not your typical comic book character. While she possesses powers, her…
16 Powerful Reasons People With Chronic Illness Make Remarkable Life Partners
Living with chronic illness demands resilience, adaptability, and emotional depth. While the challenges are undeniable, the experience also shapes individuals in profound ways that can translate into exceptional qualities as romantic partners. People often overlook…
How I Found My True Identity at the Intersection of Queerness, Neurodiversity, and Disability
For much of my life, I felt like I was navigating a maze blindfolded. I didn’t have the words to describe who I was or why the world around me felt so overwhelming. I only…
From Bullied Child to Empowered Woman: My Journey With Disability and Self-Worth
Growing up, I learned early that the world doesn’t always know how to treat those who are different. As a child with a visible disability, I quickly became a target. The names they called me…
From Pain to Pride: How I Transformed From a Bullied Girl Into a Fearless Woman With a Disability
There was a time in my life when I would have done anything to be invisible. As a child with a visible disability, I didn’t just feel different—I was constantly reminded of it by the…
The Silent Battle No One Sees: Why Fibromyalgia is Debilitating
Introduction: The Unseen Weight of Fibromyalgia Many chronic illnesses leave visible marks. But fibromyalgia often hides in plain sight, invisible to the outside world yet deeply life-altering for those who endure it. To understand why…
Triumph Over CRPS: Stephanie Shares a Candid Testimonial of Her Remarkable Journey with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Introduction: Stephanie’s Story – Turning Pain into Power Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is often called the “suicide disease” because of its unrelenting and excruciating pain. But for Stephanie, her journey with CRPS became a…
The Chaotic Trio: How POTS, Fibromyalgia, and Ehlers-Danlos Throw an Uninvited House Party in Your Body
Introduction: When Chronic Illnesses Crash the Party Without Warning Living with just one chronic illness is tough enough — but when Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Fibromyalgia, and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) show up together, it…