Painfully Real is not just a book—it’s a raw, unfiltered journey through one of the most misunderstood and excruciating conditions known: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).

When Josh tore his Achilles responding to a code, he never imagined that a routine injury would set off a lifetime of relentless burning pain. Doctors call CRPS “the suicide disease” for a reason; it’s a fire that never goes out, a constant reminder that the body and nervous system can become the fiercest enemies.

But Painfully Real is not a story of despair—it’s a story of survival. With honesty, grit, and vulnerability, Josh pulls back the curtain on what it means to live every single day in pain while still raising a family, serving fellow veterans, and fighting to reclaim a sense of purpose.

Inside these pages, you’ll discover:

A firsthand account of CRPS told without filters or sugarcoating.

The emotional, physical, and spiritual toll of chronic pain and the unexpected lessons it teaches.

Stories of resilience that prove pain doesn’t have the final word.

A message of hope for anyone living with invisible illness or supporting a loved one who does.

Whether you live with chronic pain, know someone who does, or want to understand the strength it takes to endure the unendurable, Painfully Real will change the way you see resilience, struggle, and hope.

This is not just Josh’s story. It’s the story of millions who live unseen battles every day. By buying this book, you’re not only stepping into his journey, but you’re also helping to give a voice to a community that refuses to be silenced.

Painfully Real will break your heart, open your eyes, and remind you that even in the fire, there is still strength and even in the ice, there can still be hope.