“I block out the pain, lock it behind a wall like I've done my entire life...” — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“I may not want to appear different than every other rider on this field, but I already am.” — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“the pain of mending is only second to the pain of the original injury. Basically another Tuesday.” — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“my hair is the only thing about me that's perfectly healthy. Cutting it would feel like I'm punishing my body for finally… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Every EDS patient knows that one of the hardest parts of our day is the moment we open our eyes and waken… — Michael Bihovsky Copy Share Image
“Every EDS patient knows that one of the hardest parts of our day is the moment we open our eyes and waken… — Michael Bihovsky Copy Share Image
“When a surgeon refuses to operate on you because it’s dangerous and unethical, you have no options. Just 'Here’s one more permanent… — Michael Bihovsky Copy Share Image
“Are you calling me weak?' 'No.' Mira squeezes my hand. 'Just... fragile.' 'That's not any better.' Dragons don't bond fragile women. They… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Everyone saw you lose it,' I whisper, doing my best to mentally block the pain like I have countless times before. It's… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“EDS is a scary and challenging diagnosis, but the consequences of not knowing are far greater than that of a correct diagnosis.… — Michael Bihovsky Copy Share Image
“We EDS patients are accustomed to being doctors’ first cases of something in virtually every medical specialty. We’re just as used to… — Michael Bihovsky Copy Share Image
“You can't keep your seat?' 'No.' It's barely a whisper, and the heat of embarrassment scorches my skin.' 'How the hell can… — Rebecca Yarros Copy Share Image
“Hyperextension in the lower extremities, such as knee hyper extension shown here (see figure 5), not only puts added strain on the… — Diana Jovin Copy Share Image
“One common problem caused by postural faults is forward head position, in which the head is sitting forward of the spine. In… — Diana Jovin Copy Share Image
