This is a big topic, divided in two parts. First, my journey with and relationship with pain - both physical and mental - and then all the ways I have learned to cope with being in daily, unrelenting pain. This is a particularly difficult challenge when your physical and mental pain as a complex trauma survivor are equally matched. Balancing the intersections of these two kinds of suffering is such a delicate act, and is really hard to do. Despite never having a break from either, I am still figuring it out. But, hopefully something I share here speaks to you, allows you to relate, or even gives you ideas on how to face your own battles. It may also leave those with disabled or mentally struggling loved ones with more compassion toward their suffering and daily fight for wellness.


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✧ Quick Disability FAQ:
-I have the trifecta of EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, mostly hypermobile, but with some crossover into vascular) / POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) / MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome)
-I also have Erythromelalgia (aka "Man on Fire").
-Wheelchair user
-I also have many mental health complications from severe childhood trauma, but will mostly focus on medical disability here.



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I'm Kaalyn, chronic illness warrior, wheelchair bamf and certified hellion for the greater good. Fueled by compassion, hungry for education, and always good for a laugh. Here are my thoughts.