I’ve previously discussed how having Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) means that I often have to take side roads to reach…
Karen Del Vecchio
An avid equestrian and educator based in Virginia, Karen Del Vecchio was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in 2009 after years searching for a diagnosis that explained her symptoms. Since her diagnosis at the Johns Hopkins Connective Tissues Disorder Clinic, she has worked to find ways to manage her symptoms while still maintaining an active lifestyle. Karen enjoys working with her students, riding and caring for her two horses, Cherry and Spotty, and connecting with others in the rare disease community through her writing.
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Articles by Karen Del Vecchio
Generally speaking, showing my horse is great. The shows are exhausting, but they are so much fun that…
It turns out the crazy busy week paid off. I spent last weekend at a horse show in North…
Surviving the Chaos of October
Fall in the college counseling profession is like running the proverbial rat race. There simply aren’t enough hours…
I’ve made a lot of progress in learning how to manage Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), but I still experience pain flares.
The past few weeks have been a total whirlwind. I’m a college counselor at a local high school, so September…
Life never seems to slow down. Every time I think I have time to take a breath and…
So after last week’s frustration, this week was about refocusing and figuring out…
It All Comes Down to Attitude
Generally speaking, I’m not someone who gets angry. It’s just not my style. I like being productive in all aspects…
Things just don’t slow down for me this time of year. Break? What’s that? The school year is starting. It’s…