March’s EDS Awareness newsletter continues our deep dive into neurodiversity, exploring the intersection of Autism, other high sensory-related disorders, and EDS—a conversation long overdue in the community. As many EDS patients navigate sensory overload, hyperawareness, and unique neurological traits, we’ll take a closer look at what this means for daily life, medical care, and self-advocacy. Plus, we’re thrilled to highlight new films and documentaries premiering in 2025, shedding light on the lived experiences of those with EDS and connective tissue disorders. Get ready for exclusive insights, expert perspectives, and must-watch storytelling that amplifies our voices like never before!

Podcast

Highly Sensitive People, Neurodivergency, ADHD & Advocacy: Donna Irene

Webinar

In November 2025, we plan to host an exclusive expert webinar with Dr. Jessica Eccles, one of the core researcher of the connection between neurodivergence and hypermobility. Learn more about Dr. Eccles work here.

And stay tuned for the webinar sign-up, which we will share in one of the next newsletter editions. 

New EDS Documentaries

This year, not only one but several documentaries on EDS are coming out! First, check out the trailer of "Complicated", a ground-breaking feature documentary that had its world premier at SLAMDANCE Film Festival on February 23! (If interested, you can become a member of Slamdance to watch it now, or hold out for it to come to streaming platforms or similar hopefully soon to spread awareness of EDS, the complexities and challenges it can bring to families. It's only available till March 7: https://slamdance.com/festival-passes/) 

We had the honor to review the film and interviewed filmmaker Andrew Abrahams. Additionally, another documentary just had its premier: Exhausted Existence, which we will review as well. See the announcement below. 

CPP's Own Documentaries

Proud Stutter

CPP's short doc Proud Stutter, a short film featuring Maya, who grew up with a stutter she believed she needed to overcome, embarking on a transformative journey of self-acceptance, just won its first award and is screened at several film festivals. If you'd like to learn more, please have a look at the festivals on the bottom of this page: 

Much More Than That

And a new short documentary, Much More Than That, just came out. Much More Than That is a 15-minute short film that delves into the lives of the Pollock family, who share deep connections that transcend their heritage. Jack and his mother Maria both live with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a rare and challenging condition, and are also neurodivergent. As members of the LGBTQ community, Jack and Maria navigate the complexities of life at the intersection of disability and gender identity. This poignant film also reveals how Maria and Jack continuously support each other in finding their identities. Through resilience and love, the Pollocks redefine what it means to thrive amidst adversity. Watch the trailer below, or learn more here: https://www.chronicpainpartners.com/much-more-than-that/

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