Her Chronic Illness almost made her take her own life. Why You should stay/ With Paige

In this raw and life-affirming episode of Take Care of Your Body by Ry, we sit down with Paige—an advocate, storyteller, and survivor—whose chronic illness journey nearly cost her everything.

She shares the moment she realized the only reason she was staying alive was to avoid breaking her godchildren’s hearts. What followed was a journey through medical discrimination, worsening cardiovascular issues, and the crushing weight of depression and isolation. Paige opens up about what it means to be a young Black woman with Long Covid and cardiac complications, constantly dismissed and harmed by the healthcare system meant to protect her.

But this isn’t just a story about surviving—this is a story about speaking up, fighting back, and choosing to live loudly. Paige now uses her voice to advocate for others, tell the truth about medical trauma, and build community for those who feel unseen in their pain.

Why you should stay:

Because someone out there right now feels like no one would understand—and this episode might be the moment that proves them wrong.

Because sharing our stories is how we stay alive.

And because you deserve to hear one that reminds you: you’re not alone.

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