“You do not have to become someone else. But you may need support while figuring out what living well with fibromyalgia looks like for you now — with a little less pushing through and a little more collaboration with your body.”What if everyday resilience with fibromyalgia means living more honestly with yourself?There is a very
Uncertainty can drain more energy than you may realize. Tami shares a personal experience that revealed how unanswered questions, open loops, and the unknown can contribute to fatigue, brain fog, and overwhelm—and why this isn’t an excuse, but a very real response to uncertainty.
When fibromyalgia is officially recognized, it helps move the conversation from something invisible to something acknowledged. This resource tracks verified 2026 fibromyalgia awareness proclamations by state and celebrates the advocates helping make that recognition possible.
If your symptoms don’t seem to fit neatly into one diagnosis, there may be more than one piece of the puzzle. In this conversation with PCOS expert Lindsie Vizethann, Tami explores why that doesn’t always mean you’re doing something wrong—and how overlapping conditions can be an important missing piece of the puzzle.
Real intimacy has to include the body you actually have, not the one you wish you had.Pleasure, pain, intimacy, and what changes when the body no longer responds the same wayWhen people talk about fibromyalgia, they usually talk about pain, fatigue, sleep, brain fog, pacing, or flares. Sex is rarely part of the conversation.But of
May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month. It’s the perfect time to share your story with others, find a local support group, or join an online group where you can chat with others like you. Raising awareness about fibromyalgia can help reduce the stigma we feel. What’s it like to live with chronic pain when no one believes you?Imagine
This year, I am practicing saying no to activities that drain me and yes to those that nourish my own spirit.Stepping into 2026As we step into 2026, I embrace a new chapter of living authentically with fibromyalgia, shedding the guilt and shame that have shadowed my journey since my 2000 car accident. This year, I
Beginning softly – and reclaiming worth through rest and self-respect January has a very specific feeling to it. A new calendar. A clean page. That quiet, almost seductive promise: This is the year I finally get it right.For many high-functioning perfectionists, January doesn’t feel like an invitation. It feels like a starting gun.Suddenly there are
What if fibromyalgia is more than just a pain problem? In this conversation with board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Andrew Holman, explore the connections between sleep, nervous system regulation, heart rate variability, and recovery—and why understanding what’s happening beneath the surface can change the way you think about fibromyalgia.
Wellness in the new year isn’t about perfection. It’s about gentle reflection, honest clarity, soft intentions, and structured flexibility. The holidays can feel like a whirlwind—lights, plans, expectations, and a whole lot of “shoulds.” If you’re living with fibromyalgia, this whirlwind often comes with the extra weight of unpredictability in your body and mind. Some