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Bending the Rules: Redefining Normal with EDS (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome)

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Bending the Redefining Normal with EDS

What if “normal” was a rulebook you could rewrite?

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) doesn’t play by the rules—so why should you? Bending the Redefining Normal with EDS is a groundbreaking blend of personal stories, medical wisdom, and defiant hope for anyone navigating life with a body that bends society’s expectations to the breaking point. This isn’t just a book about surviving chronic illness—it’s about rewriting the script on what it means to live a full, vibrant life.

Inside this empowering guide, you’ll

Unflinching narratives from the EDS community, where pain and flexibility collide with humor, creativity, and unyielding resilience.

Practical, life-tested strategies for managing daily challenges—from joint instability to societal skepticism—while bending (not breaking) under pressure.

Tools to hack the “rulebook” of healthcare, relationships, and self-image, empowering you to advocate fiercely for your needs.

Myth-busting insights that dismantle outdated stereotypes about hypermobility, proving EDS is not a limitation but a lens to reimagine strength.

A roadmap to redefine “normal”—because living well with EDS means crafting a life that honors your body’s unique rhythm.

Written for zebras by those who gallop alongside them, Bending the Rules merges cutting-edge science with the raw, authentic voices of a community too often silenced. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, a caregiver seeking clarity, or a warrior tired of apologizing for your body, this book is your manifesto to embrace flexibility—in your joints and your mindset.

Why this book stands
For Trade society’s rigid expectations for a life designed by you, for you. Learn to bend the rules of productivity, self-care, and joy.
For Caregivers & Loved Decode the invisible battles of EDS and become an ally in rewriting the rules of support—without losing yourself.
For Healthcare Bridge the gap between textbook knowledge and lived reality to deliver care that’s as adaptable as your patients.

Praise for Bending the Rules:
“This book doesn’t just ‘raise awareness’—it ignites a revolution. FINALLY, a guide that celebrates bending instead of begging for acceptance.”
“A game-changer. I laughed, I cried, and I threw out every outdated rule I’d been taught about living with EDS.”

Perfect for readers of The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating, Sick Girl Swipe, and memoirs that turn resilience into art.

Your body bends. Your spirit doesn’t have to.

129 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 2, 2025

About the author

Shae Freeman

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