Hustle culture is everywhere. It glorifies productivity at any cost, celebrates late nights and early mornings, and rewards the ability to constantly push through boundaries in pursuit of success. But for those living with chronic…
Endocrine Disease is Root Cause by Fibromyalgia: Unraveling the Connection
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. Despite extensive research, the exact cause of fibromyalgia remains unclear. However, one emerging theory suggests that endocrine dysfunction…
Unseen Wounds: 10 Hard Truths About Caregiving and Abuse in Fibromyalgia Relationships
When Caregiving and Abuse Go Together for People With Fibromyalgia When caregiving and abuse go together for people with fibromyalgia, the pain goes far beyond physical symptoms. Fibromyalgia, with its invisible and often misunderstood effects,…
Discovering Relief: 9 Practical Ways Stephen, 38, Manages Life With Fibromyalgia
What Helps Stephen, 38, With Fibromyalgia What helps Stephen, 38, with fibromyalgia isn’t a single miracle cure or a secret therapy. It’s a patchwork of lifestyle changes, personal boundaries, medical support, and sheer determination. Like…
Shattering Assumptions: 11 Truths About Living With Fibromyalgia in Your 20s
When People Think I’m ‘Too Young’ to Have Fibromyalgia in My 20s When people think I’m “too young” to have fibromyalgia in my 20s, it reveals a deep misunderstanding about chronic illness and who it…
Pushing Past the Breaking Point: What Happened When I Worked a Physical Job With Fibromyalgia
There’s a kind of pride that comes from doing hard work. Whether it’s lifting, standing, moving, or fixing, physical jobs require strength, stamina, and determination. But what happens when your body no longer plays by…
Through Unseen Eyes: What the Doctor Who Evaluated Me for Social Security Should Have Done Differently
The day of a Social Security disability evaluation is often filled with anxiety. It’s a moment where years of symptoms, personal hardship, and complex medical history are distilled into a brief appointment with a stranger.…
Balancing the Unseen: What It’s Like Living With Fibromyalgia and Acting as Caregiver to 2 Seniors
Living with fibromyalgia is a full-time experience. The pain, the fatigue, the mental fog—it all demands constant management. But for those who also serve as caregivers, especially to aging parents or elderly loved ones, life…
Beyond What They See: I Used to Wish My Pain Was Visible, but It’s Not That Simple
There was a time when I found myself quietly wishing that my pain had a face the world could see. I wanted a cast, a bandage, a visible marker—anything that could communicate to others what…
The Hidden Road: Finding a Way Through in Life With Fibromyalgia When the Map Keeps Changing
Living with fibromyalgia often feels like navigating an invisible maze with no clear route forward. The path is rarely linear. There are unexpected twists, days when your body betrays your best intentions, and moments when…