The Confidence To Say Yes To Your Dreams (Part 1)Following your dreams while living with hidradenitis suppurativa is complicated. What we plan to do today differs from what we can do...reactionscomments
Self-Care for Hidradenitis SuppurativaIt’s really hard to feel good when you’re having a hidradenitis suppurativa flare. You feel emotionally and physically drained and in so...reactions1comment
Learning To Love Myself With HS (Part 4)In case you missed it, check out Parts 1, 2, and 3 of this series! This one has been a little hard...reactions3comments
I'm Not Angry, I Just Have Boundaries (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! When it comes to my family, I’ve found that setting...reactionscomments
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
Having a Positive Mindset and Finding the Silver LiningManaging a chronic disease has its challenges, and it can be difficult to cope or even find someone that understands what you...reactionscomments
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
OMG What Is That Smell?The biggest issue that I find with people who have HS that may initially go unnoticed is the smell. We all know...reactions3comments
Red Flags at the Doctor’s OfficeGoing to a new doctor is never easy and can be very nerve wracking, especially if you’ve had traumatic experiences in the...reactionscomments
Rice Versus WheatThe majority of South Indian cuisines are centered around rice or rice-based dishes. The soil, rain, and temperature are far more conducive...reactionscomments
Living With Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Am I Desirable?What is desirability, and what makes us think we need to be desirable to others? Is it instinct? Is it our need...reactions4comments
I'm Not Angry, I Just Have Boundaries (Part 1)Inevitably, there are going to be bad days with HS. And as much as I may hate that sometimes, it comes with...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Online HS CommunitiesBefore becoming part of the online hidradenitis suppurativa community, I really felt alone. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again...reactionscomments
The Importance of Getting a Second Opinion It took me a long time to realize this, but just because someone has the prefix “Dr.” before their name, it doesn’t...reactionscomments
Learning To Love Myself With HS (Part 3)In case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! In addition to all I had to learn...reactions1comment
Gaslighting Before My Hidradenitis Suppurativa DiagnosisMedical gaslighting is a hot topic now, as we become aware of how we are “handled” historically and currently as hidradenitis suppurativa...reactionscomments
How I Manage the Pain Associated with HSIt’s no lie that the pain associated with HS can be unbearable and agonizing. For those of you with HS, you know...reactionscomments
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
Non-Toxic Cleaning for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Part 1)I am huffing and puffing and wiping some dew drops off of my brow. Now it’s time for a water break. Okay...reactionscomments
How Food Became My EnemyContent warning: This article may be a trigger for individuals who are dealing with or have dealt with eating disorders. At one...reactions4comments
