Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes

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Persistent

Many timesI have been called resilient. A title inflicted on melike a brilliant,gleaming badge of honor. But it was one that I never asked for.Worn without choiceor the ability to claima different perspective,a different name. I give myself a new description,a title that encompassesthe pain and infliction. I am persistent. Resilience is to bendand not […]

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A Thank You to Karina Sturm for Her Leadership at Chronic Pain Partners

We want to share our sincere thanks to Karina Sturm as she steps down from her role as Editor-in-Chief at Chronic Pain Partners. Karina’s drive and mission have always been deeply personal, shaped by her own journey with EDS and invisible disability. Since joining us in 2019, Karina has poured her heart and soul into […]