Unspoken Setback: What I Learned When My Fibromyalgia Pain Returned Unexpectedly
For a while, I thought I had things under control. My days were lighter, the pain more manageable, and the fog in my mind had begun to clear. I dared…
Shocking Truth: Why I Struggled to Accept My Fibromyalgia Diagnosis and What Finally Helped Me Heal
When I first heard the words “You have fibromyalgia,” I froze. It wasn’t relief. It wasn’t clarity, It was confusion, anger, and disbelief all rolled into one. For months, even…
Breaking the Silence: How the ‘Laziness Myth’ Affects People With Fibromyalgia Every Day
Fibromyalgia is a complex and often misunderstood condition, marked by chronic pain, fatigue, brain fog, and a host of other life-disrupting symptoms. But among the most damaging experiences people with…
Raw and Real: The Vulnerability of Dating While Living With Fibromyalgia
Dating can be a rollercoaster of emotions for anyone, filled with hope, excitement, uncertainty, and self-reflection. But when you live with fibromyalgia, that rollercoaster becomes more complex, layered with fears…
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…
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…
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…
Young But Real: I Am 18 and Fibromyalgia Ill, and My Pain Is Just as Valid
Being eighteen is often described as a time of new beginnings, independence, and endless possibility. For many, it marks the start of adult life with dreams waiting to unfold. But…
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 a deep understanding of your own body. But when perimenopause enters the picture, it…
7 Honest Truths About My Preferred Pain Scale as Someone With Fibromyalgia
My Preferred Pain Scale as Someone With Fibromyalgia Living with fibromyalgia is a lesson in endurance, adaptation, and radical honesty with yourself. Over the years, I’ve learned that standard pain…