61Tracy Smith was born in 1979 in Port Huron, Michigan. In school Tracy often joined in poetry and writing competitions. In 2001 Tracy discovered that she had Rheumatoid Arthritis. Leading Tracy to look for work she can do from the computer. She started online freelancing in April 2009. A hobby Tracy enjoys even when her Rhematiod Arthritis is flared up. As the months went by Tracy discovered other writing opportunities on sites. Online writing has become a wonderful pastime and a good source of income for Tracy and her family. Tracy enjoys writing about many different subjects including computers, parenting, cooking, and local reviews. Tracy often shares her story about living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and ways that help people cope with the disease. Tracy hopes to help share how RA changes peoples lives and affects their families to bring more understand and hopefully better treatments that are affordable for everyone affected.