Am I *really* trans instead of cis?

A discussion of my journey with gender identity

Painsomnia: what is it like?

A quick note: If you haven’t heard of the term ‘painsomnia’ before, it is a popular one within the chronic illness and chronic pain online communities. Simply put, it is that state of existence in which you are enduring too much pain to get sleep. You can see examples of this on…

It’s Time to Call Out Sexism and Sexual Harassment in the Patient World

Hoarding Pain Meds

Or how nearly every pain patient evaluates their ‘right’ to pain relief

Triggers: mention of suicide/death, drug use

The past month for me has been better than the last year as far as pain is…

What a High Pain Day Taught Me About Hiding My Illnesses

Disclaimer: I’m in some pain as I write this, so it’s not going to be pretty, flawless, or very nice. TW: mentions of covert incest.

Why It’s Hard for Me to Communicate on my Illnesses and Pain

A few weeks ago, my husband and I had our first real fight after nearly a decade of being together. It had to do really with my lack of communication on how I’m doing. As much as I help others with communication skills within…

Illness isn’t a competition

I spent the past weekend with my husband’s family, mourning the loss of an amazing aunt.

Discomfort as a Way of Life

Or, how being chronically ill and disabled lends towards bluntness