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Survivor Stories & Information

Fight Like a Girl’s collection of Power Stories are written and shared by real women who have overcome or are still fighting cancers, chronic illnesses, or other life altering adversaries every day. The stories found here are a source of empowerment, hope, and education through the discussion of signs, symptoms, treatment processes, inspirations of strength, and individual experiences of each warrior’s personal and unique fight. Survivor stories are equally powerful, written by women who now advocate for others still in the fight.

Read the inspirational stories below to find the support you need in your battle, or the encouragement to share your story with us. Immerse yourself in our community of warriors and join in — we can’t wait to meet and celebrate you.

Katherine’s Story (POTS, PCOS, EDS, ATM mutation and grief)

Power Stories Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) 1

Before even entering the 9th grade, I had already seen at least 5 different specialists who all seemed to come to the same conclusion; I was fine. No one could figure out what was wrong with me, the plethora of odd symptoms, the disorientation and dizziness, and the constant chest …

Allison’s Story (CRPS, POTS, Gastroparesis)

Power Stories Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)Gastroparesis Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) 37

Unbroken Spirit in a Broken Body Barely conscious, lying motionless, sounds of hurried conversation and hospital machines loudly blare as my heart rate skyrockets beyond 160, my blood pressure falls past 70/30, and my fever spikes to 105. In the ICU, fluids are vigorously pumped into my thin veins as …