"… When I was in college, I hadn’t yet received a diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) or the anxiety that often accompanies it. I was constantly exhausted, always in pain, but had no idea that my issues had a root cause. I assumed that my symptoms were normal and thought that everyone felt that way. And because I didn’t have a diagnosis, I had no reason to think otherwise …
… Not only did my time in college help me to find a career in college admissions and counseling, it also introduced me to a sport that has sustained and strengthened me since my EDS diagnosis. Riding is one of the few sports that I can do, and it has helped me immensely from the perspective of physical and mental strength. It also brought me my amazing first horse, Artica …"