Libby Parfitt

Libby lives in Hertfordshire and has been living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) since 2011, when, for reasons no one understands, a simple fall somehow triggered the condition.

Despite trying every medical intervention available with varying levels of success, she was eventually forced to accept that her pain was not going away, and somehow, she had to find a way of living with it.

This wasn’t an easy ask: CRPS took an immense toll, robbing Libby of her mobility, career and financial security. At her lowest ebb, she was offered a place on a pain management course based on the same principles as Flippin’ Pain. What she learned there not only saved her life, but also enabled her to start building a future once more. 

Libby now works as a freelance writer, most notably for a blog providing advice on all aspects of living with chronic pain. She also manages a support community for readers of the blog. In her ‘previous life’ she worked in TV production, corporate social responsibility and charity fundraising. If she’s not walking her two cockapoo dogs, you’ll find her knitting in front of a box set!

Years with Flippin’ Pain: 2

Flippin’ Pain events presented at: 8 (and counting)

Favourite cake: Chocolate