A Journey From Pain to Purpose

I'm here to share my story of hope and healing — not because it was easy, but because it led me to understand that recovery takes many forms, and support makes all the difference.

I'll never forget when it all started. What was supposed to be a simple cryotherapy session for my back pain turned into something much worse. I walked out with severe pelvic pain, numbness, and this awful feeling like I was disconnected from my own body.  

My journey through the medical system was exhausting. I saw over 20 doctors and worked with several pelvic floor therapists, hoping each new appointment would bring the breakthrough I desperately needed. But after countless treatments and procedures, I hit a breaking point. Nothing seemed to help, and I felt more lost than ever. 

It became clear that I needed to try a whole new approach. I started getting into meditation, focused breathing, and yoga. My search for pain relief was real, and I eventually became a meditation teacher, which opened up a path I'd never found before – learning to reconnect with my body through kindness instead of pushing through the pain. 

Healing didn't happen overnight. Progress came in small moments — a deeper breath, a night of better sleep, a day with less pain. Slowly, I learned to truly listen to my body, to honor what it needed rather than fighting against it. I discovered the power of making space for joy and self-care, even in the midst of chronic pain.

The real breakthrough came when I understood that my pain wasn't just physical — it was also emotional and existential. True healing meant more than managing symptoms; it meant reconnecting with myself on every level. It meant processing not just what my body was experiencing, but how I related to myself and my experience.

If you're living with fibromyalgia, chronic pelvic pain, or any chronic condition, I want you to know something important: you're not alone. Your pain is real, your struggle matters, and recovery — in whatever form it takes for you — is possible.

Your journey is uniquely yours, but you don't have to walk it alone. Whether you're just beginning to seek answers, feeling frustrated with treatment options, or somewhere in your own healing process, there's room here for your story and your experience.

Let's explore what it means to live fully, not in spite of our challenges, but with a deeper understanding of our strength and resilience. Let's walk this healing journey together.

Marisela Cigliuti is a seasoned registered nurse with 15 years of experience. She's completed advanced training in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Emotional Awareness Expressive Therapy (EAET), has undergone 3 years of mindfulness meditation training with renowned experts Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, and has completed a self-paced Trauma-Informed Compassionate Self-Inquiry (CI) program developed by Dr. Gabor Mate.

Mind-Body Practices

Marisela is passionate about facilitating mind-body practices, stress management workshops, and mindfulness retreats focused on chronic pain and fatigue syndrome. Her expertise and compassionate approach have helped countless women find relief from persistent pelvic pain, low back pain, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue symptoms. She shares her pain recovery story @PainCareAtHome YouTube Channel.