Bruised But Breathing: Because of Trauma, I Often Hate My Body – And That’s My Truth
Some wounds don’t bleed. They don’t show up on skin or in scans. They live beneath the surface, in silence and shame. For many survivors of trauma, one of the…
The Stillness Between Storms: What Living With Fibromyalgia Taught Me About Waiting
Waiting is something most people dislike. Waiting in traffic, Waiting in line, Waiting for life to pick up speed. But for those living with chronic illness—especially fibromyalgia—waiting becomes a central…
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 I go through. I know there are days when I seem distant, fragile, or…
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 is real, but invisible. The fatigue is constant, but misunderstood. The emotional toll builds…
Unmasking the Hidden Pain: 7 Alarming Truths About the Taboo Side of Fibromyalgia
Unmasking the Hidden Pain: 7 Alarming Truths About the Taboo Side of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is often discussed in whispers. While many recognize its name, few truly understand the full extent…
When Hope Turns Heavy: 6 Harsh Realities of Living With Fibromyalgia Disappointments
Hope is a powerful force. It fuels the search for answers, keeps spirits high during flare-ups, and motivates patients to try yet another treatment. But for those battling fibromyalgia, hope…
Diagnosed Too Soon: The Truth About Getting a Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Young and Why It’s Not ‘Easier’
When I was asked if getting my fibromyalgia diagnosis young was easier, I paused. There was no clear way to respond to that question without unpacking the weight of what…
Saying Goodbye to Who I Was: Mourning Your ‘Before’ Self With Fibromyalgia
There’s a grief that doesn’t come with a funeral. A silent mourning that lingers, quietly reshaping your life. This is the kind of loss that comes when fibromyalgia leaves you…
Lessons From Both Sides: What This Nurse With Fibromyalgia Learned From Her Patients
There’s a unique intersection where compassion meets personal struggle. As a nurse diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I found myself standing on both sides of the hospital bed. I had always believed…
Giving Through the Pain: Discovering the Value of Volunteering When You Have Fibromyalgia
Living with fibromyalgia often narrows your world. Pain, fatigue, and unpredictable flare-ups can make it difficult to maintain regular routines, pursue career goals, or engage socially. Over time, it’s easy…