After being diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia at thirteen, Chase found themselves caught in a cycle of health anxiety—turning every unfamiliar ache or symptom into another late-night internet search. Even with a trusted medical team and reassuring results, the fear was difficult to quiet. Then, unexpectedly, a silly meme offered a new way to step back from the spiral and trust what they already knew. This personal reflection looks at disability, medical anxiety, and the surprising places we sometimes find relief.
