Katie Roberts has lived with psoriatic arthritis for 40+ years. She was diagnosed with psoriasis at age 10 and psoriatic arthritis at 17. As an Arthritis Foundation volunteer, she advocates for patient rights and works with newly diagnosed teens and adults to help them navigate life with arthritis. You can find her stand-up paddleboarding, hiking, practicing yoga, reading, or fishing. Connect with Roberts on Instagram.
As a child, I never quite felt like I could keep up with others my age. I found myself struggling to walk up the stairs, often using the handrail. I was always the last ...