Living in a Body That Never Gets a Break
A personal story about disability, repeated surgeries, chronic pain, and finding humor and dignity while navigating a body that keeps demanding repairs.
HealthUnspoken
HealthUnspoken is a space for real people’s health journeys — and a simple tool to explore foods, issues, and nutrients with cautious notes.
Informational only. Not medical advice.
Small meals, gentle foods, and sleep tweaks people are trying.
Personal health journeys written by real people, curated for clarity.
Quick notes on foods, issues, and nutrients—cautious and easy to skim.
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