Why I’m marching: I’m marching because even though my body is riddled with pain and exhaustion, my voice is still strong, and I want to be able to exercise it to ensure that all of our rights continue to be protected. I want our country to continue to move forward, not fall back, as I fear it will unless we all exercise our 1st Amendment rights to the best of our ability.

About me: I’m a 36-year-old woman living with fibromyalgia, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, anxiety, depression, PCOS, and chronic migraine. I work full-time, am active at my synagogue, and am also a part-time musician. I live with my amazing “therapy” cat, Shane, and have an adorable 1-year-old nephew, Austin.