Tattoos and HS DiseaseTattoos have been around for thousands of years. They tell a story and can tell you everything about a person. I have...reactions1comment
Chronic Illness In Your TwentiesAs a 20-something woman, my life is expected to look a certain way. There is a certain Sex-and-the-City-esque romanticization of being in...reactions4comments
Hustle Culture and HS“You have as many hours in a day as Beyoncé” “Rise and Grind” “Sleep is for the weak” How many of us...reactionscomments
Holiday Gifts For Your Loved One With Hidradenitis SuppurativaChristmas, Hanukkah, and the holiday season in general is a wonderful time of year – for most. However, when living with a...reactionscomments
15 Years with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)As 2023 approached, I realized this marked 15 years since my HS introduced itself like the most unwelcome of visitors. I first...reactions12comments
How COVID-19 Affected My HSCOVID-19 has changed our world. I was ordered to work from home in 2020 and I had a huge fear of catching...reactionscomments
The Mental Labor of Chronic IllnessWhen I was 17 years old, I got my HS diagnosis after 4 years of painful, recurring abscesses. Little did I know...reactionscomments
Getting Another Diagnosis with HSHS is a grueling disease that has taught me so much. I was diagnosed when I was 17 years old and will...reactionscomments
Getting an Inflectra (Remicade) InfusionStarting a new medication always makes me anxious. When my Humira stopped being effective for me, my doctor recommended we begin Inflectra...reactionscomments
How I Budget Money With A Chronic IllnessAside from the physical challenges of having a chronic illness, the financial challenges are one of my biggest stressors. I am lucky...reactions2comments
Another Year With Hidradenitis SuppurativaAs we begin 2023, I can’t help but to reflect on my past and contemplate a future, like many people do during...reactionscomments
Making Health DecisionsIt feels like every time I go to the doctor, they want to make a change to my care. Every change strikes...reactionscomments
Therapy and Chronic IllnessYou either hate or love therapy. Some days, it’s both. I have been in therapy off and on for 9 years, and...reactions1comment
HS and STIs: Dealing with StigmaContent warning: This article includes mentions sexual assault. When I was around 13 years old, I was the victim of an attempted...reactionscomments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa at WorkThe COVID-19 pandemic shifted my perspective about HS and my job. I work in a court with four day workweeks, 10 hour...reactions1comment
Getting Rejected Because Of My HSRecently, I went on a first date. Now for some people this isn't huge news. But for me, it was BIG. I...reactions2comments
