Being eighteen is often described as a time of new beginnings, independence, and endless possibility. For … Young But Real: I Am 18 and Fibromyalgia Ill, and My Pain Is Just as ValidRead more
Chronic Pain
A comprehensive guide on chronic pain, its causes, symptoms, and effective management strategies to improve your quality of life.
Double the Storm: What It’s Like Going Through Perimenopause With Fibromyalgia
Living with fibromyalgia already feels like a full-time battle—one that requires constant adjustments, relentless strength, and … Double the Storm: What It’s Like Going Through Perimenopause With FibromyalgiaRead 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11 Hard Realities: When My Long-Term Disability Was Revoked Because I ‘Don’t Look Sick’
When My Long-Term Disability Was Revoked Because I ‘Don’t Look Sick’ I never imagined that having … 11 Hard Realities: When My Long-Term Disability Was Revoked Because I ‘Don’t Look Sick’Read more
Infection is Root Cause by Fibromyalgia: Exploring the Link Between Chronic Illness and Pathogens
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive … Infection is Root Cause by Fibromyalgia: Exploring the Link Between Chronic Illness and PathogensRead more
12 Truths No One Tells You About Fearing New Symptoms With Fibromyalgia
When You Fear Developing New Symptoms With Your Fibromyalgia Living with fibromyalgia means living with unpredictability. … 12 Truths No One Tells You About Fearing New Symptoms With FibromyalgiaRead 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