Who am I?

I look in the mirror and I see a perception of myself,

I do not think it is mine.

Am I really me?

Look me in my eyes.

I am here, behind the mask.

Normal People Masks is a multimedia series from the Zebra Collection that aims to give women who live with chronic pain a space to share their stories.

Women's voices are often discounted and misunderstood and women themselves can learn to dismiss their own voices.

Living in pain can be an isolating experience.

People with chronic pain often become their own advocates in a world that is not designed for differently abled bodies.

People with chronic pain navigate the world through a different perspective and face barriers in society and the healthcare system.

Pain impacts the activities a person can participate in, their energy levels, careers, social circles, mental well-being, self-perception, and all aspects of a life worth living.