Coming Out As Chronically Ill: How To Talk To Friends And Loved Ones About Your New DiagnosisGetting a diagnosis of HS comes with a whole host of emotions - a relief to finally have an answer, fear of...reactions5comments
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
Sexuality and Hidradenitis SuppurativaSexual health and positive body image are important aspects of quality of life that can be affected by hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). HS...reactions1comment
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
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
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Can Be Caused By More Than Just DietI’m frustrated. I’m angry. I’m thoroughly annoyed. I don’t know how many times this needs to be said, but let me shout...reactions8comments
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
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
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
Talking To Your Friends About HSWhen I was first diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa, I felt an overwhelming sense of loneliness. Anyone who has been diagnosed with HS...reactionscomments
So You Think You Have HS - Now What?!Maybe you saw that episode of Dr. Pimple Popper and realized the lesions under your arms/legs/groin/back/neck/etc. look surprisingly the same, maybe you...reactionscomments
You Have Boils? I Get Those, Too!With the number of times I have heard “You have boils? I get those, too!” you would think that I would be...reactions1comment
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
The Confidence to Say Yes to Your Dreams (part 2)Building the confidence to say yes to your dreams takes a lot, so we are back with part two of this series...reactionscomments
The confidence to say yes to your dreams part 2Now that you know about my journey to actualizing my dreams, part two is dedicated to providing you with some tangible steps...reactionscomments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Advocate Hosts HS Awareness SummitManaging my Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) through the years has taught me that healing can be more beneficial when the mind, body, and...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Living With A Fistula - A Literal Pain In The Butt!!Fistulas, a literal pain in the butt. If you haven't heard of a fistula don't worry, neither did I until I, unfortunately...reactions3comments
Is There a Link Between Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Cancer?Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a painful, chronic skin disease that causes lumps to form under the skin. The lumps usually show up...reactions1comment
