You have no idea how much you can handle until it all falls on you in one moment, or repeats over several years. My name is Lisa, and before everything happened, I thought I was a happily married mom of three sons. One was a tween, and two were teens. …
Read More »Jeannine’s Story (Arthritis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Scoliosis)
I’m not quite sure where to begin really. I’m a mom of two teenagers and an eight-year-old. When I had my children, that was the most thrilling time in my life. I thought for the longest time that I was pretty much used to frequent hospital stays, tests, doctors’ faces, …
Read More »Bridget’s Story (Brain Injury, Arthritis, Degenerative Disc Disease)
In January 2012, I blacked out and went face first down a complete flight of stairs. Then with my weight propelling me forward I thump, thump, thumped my way down the rest of the stairs and slid into the bottom of the fridge. Needless to say I was unconscious the …
Read More »Candace’s Story (Degenerative Disc Disease, Fibromyalgia)
My name is Candace. I am a 42-year-old mom of one boy. He is 13. We are living in Georgia at this time. I am suffering from severe disc disease and fibromyalgia. I have been told that I need to see a rheumatoid doctor. I live in constant …
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