Living with Chronic Pain: The Complex Reality of Opioid Use

11 months ago
Tarah Neujahr Bryan

It's a struggle. For those of us trapped in the grip of relentless pain and looking for ways to just…

Why I Sang the National Anthem at a Professional Baseball Game, or How to Be Resilient

12 months ago

I don't believe in trying to be better. I believe in working to be resilient and adaptable. Being "better" implies…

Origin Story: How I Came to Need a Spinal Fusion

1 year ago

I realized that I haven't shared the story of HOW I came to need a spinal fusion. Short story: I…

Everyday Things and Chronic Pain

1 year ago

As I was scrapping ice off my windshield in balmy 5-degree F weather the other week, I was reminded of…

Mindfulness and Chronic Pain

1 year ago

Although it feels pretty lonely when you have it, chronic pain is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide.…

Back to It: I Took a Break and Now I’m Back (haha…get it?)

1 year ago

This won't surprise you, but I've been out for a minute. A lot has happened since I've written (in April…

Spinally Fused Superwoman Mama

5 years ago

Being a mama is tough. It equates to seeing your heart exit your body, then watching it wander around the…

Spinal Fusions and Pregnancy: Four Guidelines

5 years ago

There don't seem to be a lot of us, women with spinal fusions having babies. I searched for resources and…

Cleft Warrior: Ainsley Persephone’s Story

6 years ago

I looked at the small white flower in my hand with tears streaming down my face. The flower’s petals had…

Planes, Trains, and a Spinal Fusion

8 years ago

Air travel is painful. If it isn't the long lines, the crowds, or endless waiting, it's the smells at 30,000…