At age 11, Christina was full of life and energy with the promise of being a great swimmer and person. Then one day it seemed like the sun came too close, causing her head to hurt and her stomach to churn. Everything suddenly changed when migraines intruded into her serenity, destroying her hope for any quality of life. She bravely navigated the obstacles of being misunderstood, poorly treated, and social stigmas until she was in her forties and found a new hope with a new treatment. What could her have life have been? What can she make of it now?
