My Fibromyalgia & Arthritis Journey

Living with fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis means carrying pain every single day. Some days I can push through and get things done, even while hurting. Other days, the pain is so unbearable and debilitating that I can barely move. Flare-ups feel like pins and needles all over my body, with joints that swell and muscles that burn. It’s exhausting, isolating, and invisible to most people,but it’s my reality. Even in the hardest moments, I hold onto small victories and rem

Living with fibromyalgia and arthritis isn’t just physical, it’s emotional, exhausting, and unpredictable. Some days I can push through, other days the pain is unbearable. I share my journey to show that even in chronic pain, there’s hope, resilience, and support that can help us keep going.

Summer sun blazing overhead, the gravel baking beneath my feet, and a day meant for fun turned into one of the most unforgettable lessons of my youth. That moment beside the old factory, an accident, fear, and pain shaped my resilience and taught me courage in ways I couldn’t have imagined. Join me as I share the story of how a single summer afternoon left a lasting mark, both on my body and on my journey through growing up.

From childhood aches to teenage joint pain and silent battles with depression and anxiety, my journey hasn’t been easy. I share the beginning of my story to remind you that if you’ve ever felt misunderstood or in pain, you are not alone.