At just 10 years old, Kelsey Zecchino had spinal fusion surgery. By 26, she was stuck in a wheelchair, on fentanyl, and nearly took her own life.
Doctors told her the pain was “just in her head.”
They gave her meds, then judged her for needing them.
But one conversation changed everything.
In this episode, Kelsey shares the raw truth about living with chronic pain, misdiagnosis, and being treated like a problem instead of a patient.
We talk about:
→ What it’s really like to go through fentanyl withdrawal
→ The moment she almost gave up—and what saved her
→ Her experience with Suboxone and finding a real care plan
→ How she went from laying in bed all day… to walking again
This isn’t just about pain.
It’s about fighting to be heard.
And learning how to take your life back, one step at a time.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed by a doctor, struggled with pain, or know someone who has… this one’s for you.
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