ABOUT

Hi, I'm Katie — the mind and heart behind The Chronic Painicles. I'm a 24-year-old secondary school teacher, media enthusiast, and long-time chronic pain warrior navigating life with De Quervain’s Tendonitis since 2013.

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What started as an Instagram account to raise awareness and share my lived experience has grown into this digital magazine — a space to uplift, inform, and connect the chronic illness community. Every word, graphic, and feature is crafted by me with care (and sometimes a wrist brace!) to reflect the real, raw, and resilient sides of living with chronic pain.

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With a passion for media and storytelling, I’ve combined my creative eye, teaching background, and lived experience to build The Chronic Painicles as a supportive, inclusive, and sometimes cheeky platform. Whether you're newly diagnosed, a lifelong spoonie, or just here to learn — you're welcome here.