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Friendships & HS (Part 1)

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By Kathryn Shusta

1 min read

How do you talk about what we go through with friends and family? How has HS affected your relationship and friendships? Has hidradenitis suppurativa impacted your personal relationships?

As someone who publicly advocates for Hidradenitis Suppurativa awareness, Katy is often asked questions about navigating HS and relationships. To answer these, Katy sits down with her best friend, Gwen, to discuss how HS has impacted their friendship. In this video, Katy and Gwen talk about what it is like to be friends with someone who has HS, how to establish and respect boundaries, and how to advocate for yourself.

Check out Parts 2, 3, and 4 of this series!

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