Explore PS's Best Feature Stories of 2023

In this poignant essay, contributor Brijana Prooker offered insight into living with Sjögren's syndrome, a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the glands that produce moisture in the body. As a disabled person, she explained she occasionally chooses to be in pain in order to feel joy, prioritizing her mental health over her physical. This feature also delved into other stories of people who live with chronic illnesses and who have made the same sacrifice to experience fun and happiness. Read the full story.