Double the Storm: What It’s Like Going Through Perimenopause With Fibromyalgia
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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

10 Unspoken Reasons Why I’m Retiring From Advocacy as a Queer, Disabled Survivor of Abuse
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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
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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’
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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
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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

Enhanced Pain Perception Are Root Cause by Fibromyalgia: Understanding the Amplified Pain Response
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Enhanced Pain Perception Are Root Cause by Fibromyalgia: Understanding the Amplified Pain Response

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction. Unlike … Enhanced Pain Perception Are Root Cause by Fibromyalgia: Understanding the Amplified Pain ResponseRead more