When Mariah was just 25 years old, she began experiencing joint pain, swelling, and fatigue and was soon diagnosed with RA. Since that time, Mariah has worked to empower others living with RA and raise awareness about the disease through her blog. After experiencing the challenges of pregnancy and motherhood with RA firsthand, Mariah has become particularly passionate about providing support for women with chronic illnesses who are or want to become mothers.

In addition to her blog, Mariah writes for several websites, participates in advocacy efforts through the Arthritis Foundation and Seth’s 50 State Network, and manages a Facebook support group for mothers living with chronic illnesses.