Behind the Tapestry: A Memoir of Pudendal Neuralgia

In her recently published memoir, Behind the Tapestry: My Discovery of God’s Grace Amidst Chronic Pain and Loss, Maryanne Rose Peluso tells the story of how she entered a Catholic convent at age 32, and spent eight years trying to balance the demands of religious life with the limitations of chronic pain. This is a condensed interview with the author.

Lisa’s Story: Cyclist’s Syndrome Hits Probation Officer Where It Hurts

Lisa’s love affair with engines and fast rides would remain with her for decades. And no one, certainly not Lisa, expected that a little thing like nerve entrapment would pull her permanently off a motorcycle.

Maryanne’s Story: A Catholic Sister Prays for Healing, Gets Pelvic Pain

Maryanne knew her purpose. She was going to be a Catholic sister. But the convent wasn’t designed with pudendal neuralgia in mind.