About Us

Welcome to Painfully Pretty KRAYE. My name is Krystle Raye, also known as KRAYE, and I am a proud Chronic Pain Warrior. For over a decade, I have battled a long list of invisible illnesses and disabilities that have changed my life forever.

Diagnosed with conditions such as Occipital Neuralgia, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgia (Hemicrania Continua), Intracranial Hypertension, Non-Epileptic Seizures, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, POTS Syndrome, and more—my symptoms may not always be visible, but they are very real. I’ve sought treatment from top institutions like UAB, Emory, and Mayo Clinic, but even with all that, the hardest part is not just the pain—it’s the judgment.

Because I “don’t look sick,” I’ve been dismissed, misunderstood, denied help, and told I "didn't look believable." But invisible does not mean imaginary.

Painfully Pretty KRAYE was born out of that frustration and a deep desire to turn pain into purpose. It’s a movement that embraces the duality of being both soft and strong—of being beautiful despite, and because of, the battles we face.

This is a safe, empowering space where I share my journey, uplift other warriors, and provide resources, encouragement, and merchandise designed to reflect the invisible strength that lives in all of us.

Here, you'll find:

• Personal blog posts about life with invisible illness

• Painfully Pretty KRAYE signature apparel & products

• Affirmations and tools for mental/emotional healing

• Features and stories from other warriors just like you

To every Chronic Pain Warrior reading this: your pain does not define you. You are sacred. You are powerful. You are still so very pretty.

Let’s bloom anyway 🌹

Krystle "KRAYE" Raye

Founder, Painfully Pretty KRAYE