Susann Cokal

How I Learned to Soften My Pain and Give Vulvodynia a Break

While my gynecologists dismissed my experience, I spent years looking for relief from my constant irritation and pain.

Dollhouse Artisans Refurbish Their Health, One Tiny Object At A Time

For both artisans and consumers grappling with chronic illness and mental health issues, the world of miniatures has become a healing refuge.

A Mermaid Saved My Brain

After a traumatic brain injury, a fairy tale I told myself in the dark helped lead me back into the world.