New Book Reveals the Hidden Struggles of Living with Chronic Pain

A new book titled A-Z of Disability: Life and Challenges with Chronic Pain has been released, offering a deeply personal account of living with long-term disability. Written by Martie, now 76, the work draws on nearly five decades of her own experiences—from her late twenties onward—navigating chronic pain and multiple surgeries. The book invites readers to reconsider how society's everyday structures often overlook or exclude those with disabilities.

Martie's book takes an alphabetical approach, breaking down themes tied to disability and chronic pain. Rather than framing disability as a single defining moment, she describes it as a series of ongoing challenges that shape daily life. Her writing explores the emotional toll of living in a body that demands constant adjustment to a world not always built with accessibility in mind.

The work moves beyond personal reflection, urging a shift toward collective awareness. Martie highlights how small acts of attention and kindness can make a difference for people with disabilities. She also examines how physical spaces, social attitudes, and routine behaviours can unintentionally push disabled individuals to the margins.

A-Z of Disability is now available in both print and digital formats. Readers can purchase it through major online retailers, including Amazon.

The book combines Martie's lived experience with a call for broader societal change. By structuring her insights alphabetically, she makes complex issues more approachable. Her hope is that readers will leave with a clearer understanding of the barriers faced by disabled individuals—and the role everyone plays in addressing them.