I just want to start out saying I am writing this for my mother. Her story needs to be heard. My mom was diagnosed with RSD, or complex regional pain syndrome.  She was 21 years old when she found out. She is 54 years old today. About 6 years ago, my …

I am Jamela and I’m 19 years old. After long hours of practicing in a school choir, when I was ten, I collapsed. My mom took me to a doctor and I was diagnosed with lupus. For a second opinion, mom and dad took me to another doctor, but I …