"Living everyday with a chronic illness puts life into a completely different perspective. I treasure every moment with my daughters and the rest of my family. I do not take time for granted."

"I am thankful for waking up every single time after a headache. I am thankful for the doctors who try to help and for the medication they give me."

"People look at me and say, 'You’re always so happy-go-lucky. You couldn’t be as sick as you’re saying.'"

"I try to educate others so that more people understand this disease"

"These amazing people are always lifting me up and encouraging me, letting me know that things will get better, letting me know I will have a headache free day soon.."

"I try to live as much as possible in the moment on good days."

"Other "problems" in life come and go-- they are short lived.  These things -- the headaches -- they are always."

"The only time I have relief from the pain is usually when I'm asleep."

"I tiptoe through life. I think about everything I do, everything I eat and everything I buy. My ex-boyfriend was a glass blower, and he used to say I was like his little piece of glass because I was so fragile."