Waiting is something most people dislike. Waiting in traffic, Waiting in line, Waiting for life to … The Stillness Between Storms: What Living With Fibromyalgia Taught Me About WaitingRead more
Chronic Awareness
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Between Us: A Letter to My Friends and Family Who Don’t Have Fibromyalgia
To my friends and family who don’t have fibromyalgia, I know it’s hard to understand what … Between Us: A Letter to My Friends and Family Who Don’t Have FibromyalgiaRead more
Voices That Heal: The Power of Sharing Our Fibromyalgia Stories
Living with fibromyalgia can feel like carrying a weight that no one else sees. The pain … Voices That Heal: The Power of Sharing Our Fibromyalgia StoriesRead more
11 Hard Realities: When My Long-Term Disability Was Revoked Because I ‘Don’t Look Sick’
When My Long-Term Disability Was Revoked Because I ‘Don’t Look Sick’ I never imagined that having … 11 Hard Realities: When My Long-Term Disability Was Revoked Because I ‘Don’t Look Sick’Read more
10 Unspoken Reasons Why I’m Retiring From Advocacy as a Queer, Disabled Survivor of Abuse
Why I’m Retiring From Advocacy as a Queer, Disabled Survivor of Abuse There comes a time … 10 Unspoken Reasons Why I’m Retiring From Advocacy as a Queer, Disabled Survivor of AbuseRead more
7 Powerful 2021 Sundance Films That Nailed Authentic Disability Representation
The 2021 Sundance Film Festival offered a refreshing and long-overdue spotlight on stories that reflect the … 7 Powerful 2021 Sundance Films That Nailed Authentic Disability RepresentationRead more
Dismissed by Words: What It Feels Like When I’m in Pain and Someone Says, ‘That Didn’t Hurt’
Pain is personal. It’s intimate. It’s rooted in the unique wiring of a body and the … Dismissed by Words: What It Feels Like When I’m in Pain and Someone Says, ‘That Didn’t Hurt’Read more
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. … Words That Wound: What You Should Never Say When Someone Tells You They’re in PainRead more
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 … Why Rita Farr in Doom Patrol Shatters Stereotypes and Empowers the Chronic Illness CommunityRead more
The Truth of My Love Life With Fibromyalgia Reveals What No One Talks About
Living with fibromyalgia means living with layers of pain, fatigue, confusion, and unpredictability. But what people … The Truth of My Love Life With Fibromyalgia Reveals What No One Talks AboutRead more