From hip replacement to professional athlete, he thrives. To look at David Nonemacher’s Instagram account, you would never guess that he has lived with severe pain for more than a…
Accepting her limitations to find a new way to live. In 2008, Karen Scifo was an active 38-year-old mother, wife, friend, and colleague. She had been through some rough times…
Learning self-compassion in the face of disabling pain. “I’ve always had some kind of lower back pain,” says Kate Schultz, 35. She was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) at the…
Young but mighty: creating a stir through journalism and activism. Sixteen-year-old Katy Brennan lives with a host of chronic illnesses. She has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), celiac disease, postural orthostatic tachycardia…
Boston strong, she’s become a fierce advocate. Label for Article: Survivor On Patriot’s Day, April 15, 2013, Lynn Julian walked a few blocks from her apartment to join the thousands…
Despite trauma and abuse, she remains a fighter—for herself and others Paula Perry was 17 when it happened: a fall that sent her to the E.R. with extreme back pain….
Overcoming obstacles to find a new normal. Label for Ryan: Warrior “Pao won’t let me get out of bed yet, or Pao is really being mean this morning,” says Ryan…
Not sitting still, he finds new challenges to conquer. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that the average age of someone diagnosed with osteoarthritis is 47. That number increases…
Laughing through the pain Fighter or Rebel The first thing you’ll notice upon meeting Shirley Norris is her infectious laughter—it is the best medicine. She’s not afraid to share the…
Supporting the community so no one has to suffer needlessly. At 52 years old, Tammy Price-Hummel has been living with pain for nearly four decades. Sadly, she was also forced…