


Trial By Fire
Severely burned as a young child, psychologist, speaker, blogger, and author Lise Deguire, uses her suffering to connect with others in pain.

Cancer Can’t Keep The Cat Lady Down
After stage 3 colorectal cancer, Samantha Martin is cancer free and ready to hit the road with her act, the Amazing Acro-Cats.

The Grand Mal Puppeteer
After Frank Maugeri received a life-changing diagnosis, the renowned artist and performer struggled to achieve balance between his art and his condition.

From Fashion Model To Ms. Wheelchair America
Ms. Wheelchair America 2018, Sheri Melander-Smith, channels her skills as an international model to raise awareness about people with disabilities.
Folks is an online magazine dedicated to telling the stories of remarkable people who refuse to be defined by their health issues. By sharing the experiences of these individuals, we hope to change people’s notions about what it means to be ‘normal’.
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