Friday Mar 18, 2022
Ep. 61 Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, & Finding Purpose-Adam’s American Story
Adam Francis is a police officer who woke up one morning not feeling quite right. Once healthy, Adam soon found himself enduring the invisible disease of fibromyalgia with chronic spasms so wretching, there were days Adam could not get out of bed.
At Adam's lowest point, the debilitating pain and depression associated with the disease, led Adam to try and take his own life. Adam kept his family in the dark about that day for years.
It was quite by chance Adam found Jonathan Lopez (Jonathan had one arm amputated) on Instagram. Adam had crushed his hand inside a police cruiser which resulted in his inability to even tie his shoe.
Out of desperation Adam contacted Jonathan with a simple question, "How do you tie your shoe?"
Adam was shocked when Jonathan actually followed up, and taught Adam how to tie his shoe.
It was through Jonathan that Adam learned about an organization called Operation Enduring Warrior. Through OEW, Adam found purpose. He volunteers for the organization, and has learned that if those without arms and legs can accomplish their goals, he too can aspire to be more.
Adam still has bad days. Adam is still battling fibromyalgia, but has learned to deal with his pain through exercise, therapy, and the love of his family.
Through Adam's work as a police officer, he has helped countless people overcome drug addiction.
Mental health is a top priority for Adam, and encourages everyone to find some ONE to talk to on those bad days.
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