Living Life Fully with HSHave you ever said, I can’t do that, I can’t go there, I can’t wear that, I can’t [insert task here] because...reactionscomments
HS Support Groups: Navigating Negativity and Reaping the BenefitsWe want to feel buoyed when we participate in support groups – uplifted and lightened of the emotional and physical tolls hidradenitis...reactionscomments
Tips for Navigating Caregiver BurnoutThe whole definition of caregiving changed after COVID enveloped the globe. The tasks and approaches toward looking after the sick, elderly, or...reactionscomments
Combatting Loneliness for Better HealthEach person's experience of loneliness can be varied and individual-specific. For some, moving to a new area or country might trigger a...reactionscomments
Let's Talk About It: Observations of Support Groups"Join the club!" Does this phrase make you laugh or cringe? Do you dress to blend in, and hope no one notices...reactionscomments
Beauty Is Skin DeepI was told my entire life I wasn't beautiful enough. I was too dark. My skin was too damaged. I wasn't going...reactionscomments
Caregiving and Coping With HS PainI had just moved into my latest apartment a few months prior when I noticed a little dark-haired lady waving at me...reactions2comments
Family Planning: Passing HS to ChildrenMy sister called me a little stressed out; my niece had another boil on her chest. She told me she thought she...reactionscomments
Fashion and Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Part 1)I used to think that being fashionable and having Hidradenitis Suppurativa was unrealistic. Mainly because much of fashion nowadays involves tight and...reactionscomments
My New Favorite Healthy HS Friendly SnackI personally love anything I can eat that’s quick and easy. Unfortunately, a lot of fast and easy food items are not...reactionscomments
Living with Embarrassing Moments of Hidradenitis SuppurativaIf you have Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), I'm sure you've had an embarrassing moment or two in public. I will tell you about...reactionscomments
Dating with HS Part Two: Nurturing Self-Love and Finding SupportIn the first part of this series, we explored the challenges and growth opportunities of dating with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). Now, let's...reactionscomments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Unusual PlacesFor years, it seemed like I had the typical symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa. I had painful bumps that turned into swollen humps...reactions6comments
The Big 3: The 3 Stages of HSHello Beautiful people, in this video, I speak about the three different stages of HS. I also speak about The Hurley Staging...reactionscomments
Non-Toxic Cleaning for Hidradenitis Suppurativa - Part 2Continued from Part 1: My first suggestion is to get a couple of empty spray bottles and make sure they are completely...reactionscomments
How HS Helped Put Me on a Path to SobrietyIn this video, Joey speaks about his long-time battle with cigarettes and alcohol. Also, Joey speaks about how HS has helped him...reactions2comments
Fully Accepting my HS (Part 2)To this day, I still don't have a specific dermatologist or anyone I go to for HS. I think that’s partly because...reactions2comments
I Found My (Hidradenitis Suppurativa) PeopleI’ve always been an oddball. I didn’t quite fit in with the farm kids when my family moved from a big city...reactionscomments
Please Don’t Make Me Feel Guilty for Having My TriggersAs I type this, my hidradenitis suppurativa is going haywire. After a few months of doing great, I now have multiple flares...reactions2comments
Elimination DietHidradenitis suppativa is a chronic skin disease which causes inflamed lesions sort of like boils on the skin. Many people on the...reactionscomments
