I have fibromyalgia, and yes, I’m disabled. That sentence often surprises people. There’s an uncomfortable pause, a moment of disbelief, and then the all-too-common response: But you don’t look disabled. This reaction cuts deeper than…
Fibromyalgia
An in-depth guide on Fibromyalgia, covering its symptoms, causes, treatments, and tips for managing this chronic condition effectively.
To the Boyfriend Who Jumped Into My New Fibromyalgia Reality: A Letter of Love and Gratitude
When fibromyalgia entered my life, everything changed. The rhythms of my body, the way I moved through the world, the plans I had for the future—all of it shifted under the weight of unpredictable pain…
14 Things I Learned Choosing an Accessible Wedding Venue as a Fibromyalgia Bride
Choosing an Accessible Wedding Venue as a Fibromyalgia Bride Planning a wedding is a mix of joy, dreams, and countless decisions. For most brides, it’s about finding the venue that captures their vision. But for…
12 Truths No One Tells You About Fearing New Symptoms With Fibromyalgia
When You Fear Developing New Symptoms With Your Fibromyalgia Living with fibromyalgia means living with unpredictability. Each day, your body might speak a different language. Pain, fatigue, brain fog — these are familiar companions. But…
13 Ways Fatphobia Nearly Cost Me My Life With Fibromyalgia That No One Talks About
How Fatphobia Threatened My Life With Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is hard enough. It brings daily pain, fatigue, and a fog that clouds both thoughts and emotions. But living with fibromyalgia while also being fat adds a…
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 in every journey when continuing forward no longer feels brave — it feels like survival without self. For years,…
24 Quiet Battles: A Day in My Life With Fibromyalgia That You Never See
Fibromyalgia does not follow a script. Every day is different, shaped by the level of pain, energy, and mental clarity I wake up with — or don’t. From the outside, it may seem like I…
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 real world — including authentic disability representation. In a media landscape that often excludes or misrepresents disabled individuals, Sundance…
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…