Spine & Self
Community stories
Real stories about life with scoliosis, told by the people living it. No forced positivity, no perfect endings, and no need to turn difficult experiences into inspiration.
Featured story
A., 17, Poland
My first appointment on my own
A two-hour train journey, a lost list of questions, and an orthotist who made me feel cared for.
L., North Macedonia
More than a curve
Getting a brace showed me the parts of scoliosis people don’t always see—and how much it matters to have each other.
Founder’s story
I didn’t just wear one brace. I wore three.
Each one came with its own rules, its own discomfort, and its own invisible weight.