The 2021 Sundance Film Festival offered a refreshing and long-overdue spotlight on stories that reflect the real world — including authentic disability representation. In a media landscape that often excludes or misrepresents disabled individuals, Sundance…
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21 Honest Thoughts You’ve Had While Dating a Fibromyalgia Warrior That No One Talks About
21 Things You’ve Thought While Dating With a Fibromyalgia Warrior Dating someone with fibromyalgia is a unique journey filled with tenderness, confusion, admiration, and moments of deep introspection. You find yourself navigating a relationship where…
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 lived experience of the person inside it. So when I’m in pain and someone says, “That didn’t hurt,” the…
Rising from the Ache: How I Took Back My Power From Fibromyalgia and Reclaimed My Life
Fibromyalgia arrived in my life like an uninvited storm. It didn’t ask permission. It didn’t come with a warning, It just showed up and turned my world upside down. The constant pain, bone-deep fatigue, and…
Freedom in Flexibility: How Working From Home Made All the Difference in My Life With Fibromyalgia
Living with fibromyalgia means waking up each day not knowing how your body will behave. Some mornings are manageable. Others feel like climbing a mountain with no end in sight. Before I started working from…
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. They’re taking a vulnerable step. They’re trusting you with something raw and real. But what happens next—the way you…
To the One Who Hurts Silently: Dear Person With Fibromyalgia, I Believe You
Dear person with fibromyalgia, I see you. I hear you. And above all, I believe you. You’ve likely spent years trying to explain your pain, your fatigue, your brain fog. You’ve visited doctors who offered…
Misunderstood and Misrepresented: Fibromyalgia Isn’t What Most People Think It Is
Fibromyalgia is one of the most widely misunderstood medical conditions today. Ask the average person what it is, and you’ll likely hear vague responses about muscle pain, stress, or even skepticism about whether it’s a…
The Weight of Being Dismissed: What It Feels Like When People Don’t Take Fibromyalgia Seriously
Living with fibromyalgia is already a heavy burden. It affects your body, your energy, your mind, and your ability to do things others take for granted. But when the people around you don’t take fibromyalgia…
27 Must-Have Essentials People With Fibromyalgia Rely On During Tough Flare-Ups
Living with fibromyalgia means navigating unpredictable flare-ups and days where even the smallest task feels overwhelming. Those who battle this chronic condition know that bad days demand preparation, support, and comfort. Whether it’s soothing pain,…