S1 E7 | Headaches for 16 Years, Chronic Illness, Depression, & Suicidal Ideation | Sam DeCosmo

Real Stories. Real People.

In Episode 7, Ashley meets with Samantha 'Sam' DeCosmo. Sam is a wife, a rescue dog mom, and a blogger who believes in the power of sharing stories to help others feel less alone in theirs.
Throughout Episode 7, Sam eloquently shares about:

• Her journey with chronic pain.
• The headache that lasted for 16-years and still occasionally rears its head today.
• How she struggled in her journey to find answers about what was causing her pain.
• How pain led her to a point of extreme depression.
• What it was like experiencing suicidal ideations.
• How she found love in the midst of chronic pain.
• Why her support system has been such an important part of her journey.
• What it is like living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
• Why she decided to find a purpose in the midst of her pain.

Sam's story is one of resilience and beauty. It's about taking a crappy situation and making the best of it. Sam is committed to finding meaning and beauty in life's obstacles and truly has found a purpose in pain.
Tune in, and hang on, because here we go!
To learn more about Sam, check out her blog, A Purpose in Pain.
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