Mariah
About Mariah
Mariah Leach is a writer and patient advocate who lives in Colorado with her husband and two young sons. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 25, she now works to empower patients and raise awareness about arthritis and other chronic illnesses.
After learning firsthand the challenges of facing pregnancy and motherhood with rheumatoid arthritis, Mariah has become particularly passionate about supporting women with chronic illnesses who are or want to become mothers. She runs a Facebook group called Mamas Facing Forward to provide support, community, and resources for women facing pregnancy and motherhood with chronic illnesses.
Since her diagnosis, Mariah has shared her story on her award winning blog, From This Point. Forward., and written for several other health websites. She contributes to advocacy efforts through the Arthritis Foundation and Seth’s 50 State Network, and her family has raised over $45,000 for arthritis research since 2010.
Mariah's Work
Seven Strategies for Facing Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatigue
Many people with RA are tired most, if not all, of the time. Consider these strategies for fighting back against rheumatoid arthritis fatigue.
Tips for Talking to Your Children About Rheumatoid Arthritis
Explaining rheumatoid arthritis to children about the symptoms and details of the condition could be of great benefit to you and your family.
10 Tips to Tackle Rheumatoid Arthritis Joint Pain
Mariah shares 10 helpful and practical strategies to try when you need to get your RA joint pain under control as quickly as possible.
This Is What Rheumatoid Arthritis Actually Feels Like
"I was curious to see how others living with RA would explain how it feels." How patients answer the question, "What does rheumatoid arthritis feel like?"
Seven Strategies for Facing RA Morning Stiffness
Unfortunately, one symptom many people of RA face is rheumatoid arthritis morning stiffness. Thankfully, there are ways to manage this symptom.
Grocery Shopping and RA: How to Stay Pain-Free and Well Fed
Going grocery shopping with RA can pose several challenges, but some forethought can save you a good deal of pain and wasted effort.
Is Rheumatoid Arthritis Hereditary?
"Is rheumatoid arthritis hereditary?" – The good news is that the short answer to this question is no. But the answer to the question is quite complicated.
Maintaining Your Mental Health With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Physical and mental health challenges can overlap, triggering low moods and feelings of helplessness. Here's What to know about RA and mental health.