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
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
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
Satisfying Snacks for Autoimmune Protocol DietersI love to snack. I might even snack more than I eat full meals. So changing my diet can be troublesome for...reactionscomments
Learning To Love Myself With HS (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! I’d be lying if I said that there aren’t times...reactions1comment
45 Things Not to Feel Guilty About Due To Having HSI find that I tend to carry guilt and sometimes it has to do with my hidradenitis suppurativa. HS is so difficult...reactions2comments
The Isolation Of Hiding My HS From People (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Eventually, at the end of the semester, I came clean...reactions1comment
How to Handle Insurance Denials and LimitsFinding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Your insurance company must provide you...reactionscomments
Self-Care Tips For People With HSSelf-care is important no matter who you are but having a chronic illness means taking extra steps to ensure you're taken care...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
Taking Back Bath TimeWhen I was younger, I used to love bath time. I would bring in my dolls and toys, swim around (well, swim...reactionscomments
TV Shows That Will Make You Laugh When You're Feeling DownAs a child, I found peace in watching television, for the fantasy, and the investment in other people's lives that were not...reactionscomments
Asking for a Friend - Making New Connections as a Chronic Disease PatientWho is ready for some math? I know, I know, you told yourself that there is no way you needed that Algebra...reactions3comments
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
When The Body Becomes A BattlegroundOn February 24th, 2022, the bloody battle between Russia and Ukraine had begun. Since then, thousands of lives have been lost and...reactionscomments
Learning To Love Myself With HS (Part 1)It’s been quite the journey navigating HS. There’s a lot that it seems like HS can take away from you: limiting your...reactions1comment
Our Foray Into HomeopathyMedicines come from a variety of sources. Some are developed from substances that are found in nature. Others are byproducts of organisms...reactionscomments
Going to the Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advancements Was One of the Best Things I Ever DidThis October, I got invited by the HS Foundation to come to the Symposium on Hidradenitis Suppurativa Advancements in Miami, Florida. This...reactions3comments
Have You Thought About A Roommate?I’m a month away from turning 48, and I think I can safely say that I have done more than the average...reactions2comments
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