For years, Katlyn Brooks’ pain and exhaustion were dismissed as mental health issues, but the truth was far more dangerous: she was living with a rare disorder that left her one wrong move away from internal decapitation. Only after two decades of being ignored by doctors did she finally get answers—hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and craniocervical instability. Her journey highlights how easily women’s pain can be brushed aside, sometimes with life-threatening consequences. Have you or someone you know struggled to get doctors to take symptoms seriously? Let’s talk about how we can push for better care and awareness. #Health #BodyHealth #HealthAwareness