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Kella Hanna-Wayne

Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
Kella Hanna-Wayne

Voices: Gifted and Disabled

A personal account of living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and giftedness, describing constant pain, symptom tracking, treatment self-management, cognitive effects of chronic pain, anxiety about future injuries, challenges with dismissive doctors, and encouragement for empathy and advocacy for people with disabilities.

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Kella Hanna-Wayne November 25, 2017
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Kella Hanna-Wayne

Gifted and Disabled

A gifted adult describes living with Ehlers‑Danlos Syndrome and chronic pain, explaining symptom tracking, self‑treatment strategies, cognitive impacts of pain, anxiety about long‑term injury, difficulties convincing dismissive doctors, and the importance of using giftedness to advocate for people with disabilities.

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Kella Hanna-Wayne November 24, 2017