A long, quiet journey through early orthodontic treatment, years of metal, missed milestones, and learning that fixing a body part isn’t just about appearance — it’s about timing, trust, and endurance.
A personal journey through anxiety, panic, and the strange fear of taking the very meds that once helped — plus the slow return to stability through lifestyle, honesty, and support.
After decades of painful gout attacks and countless misdiagnoses, I finally found answers, but not without struggle, financial burden, and learning to manage flare-ups one day at a time.