Stories connect us. They remind us we’re not alone, help others feel seen, and bring understanding to life with headache and migraine. Every voice adds to a stronger, more informed community. 

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Previously Shared Stories

Discover the incredible stories shared by members of our community. From perseverance and success to moments of inspiration and transformation, each story offers a glimpse into the diverse experiences that make us who we are.

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A Veteran’s Rise from a Shattering Injury to a Life of Laughter

Cheryl McJoy suffered an injury while in the U.S. Navy that led to incapacitating headache attacks and years of fighting for a correct diagnosis.

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Allergies at First Glance and Discovering a Life with Migraine

Believing she had a sinus headache, U.S. Army veteran, Melissa, went years self-medicating, not knowing the danger of doing so.

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Driven by Pain and Finding a New Purpose

Kayla’s journey with cluster headache and intractable chronic migraine began after being struck by a motorcycle. The head pain came soon after and were the first of many attacks that she would wake up to every morning for the next three years of her life.

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Holding Onto Joy Through Hardship

From identifying hormonal triggers that contributed to her pain to navigating a lifetime of treatment, Hope shares her journey of resilience and finding balance while living with migraine.

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Living with Intractable Migraine

Jaime shares her journey of perseverance, finding community, and addressing medical biases to bring awareness to migraine and headache disorders.

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Navigating Life with Migraine

Kelly’s story is one of resilience, determination, and the power of finding the right support system when living with a chronic headache disorder.

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Rising Above Tension Headache and Migraine

For Megan, headache attacks have been a constant companion for most of her life. From high school through her career, she has balanced the demands of daily life while managing frequent tension headache and migraine attacks.

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Rising After the Fall

Katy’s journey with headache and migraine has been a relentless battle. Yet, she continues to navigate life with strength in the face of an invisible yet relentless condition.

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Strong Pursuit for Chronic Pain Relief: Q&A with KC

KC recounts her experiences with migraine, her evolving treatment path, and the significance of perseverance and persistence in obtaining the appropriate care.

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From Childhood Struggles to Finding Hope

Kimberly has been battling headache disease since she was just 4 years old. As a young child, she vividly remembers the debilitating pain and sensitivity to light that would leave her curled up in her room.

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Warrior for Answers: Q&A with Taisha

U.S. Army National Guard veteran, Taisha, shares how she navigated the start of her migraine attacks and its challenges, and the process of seeking care within the VA healthcare system.

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