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The Challenges of Rural Life and HSI have moved 25 times in the last 30 years. I’ve lived on an island where the year-round residency was 300. I’ve...reactionscomments
Tips for Getting Through College with HS!Anyone who has attended college while having HS has been there – a midterm is coming up and amidst all of the...reactions1comment
How I Learned To Accept My Scars As A Masterpiece (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Months preceding this moment, I was sitting on the exam...reactions3comments
How I Learned To Accept My Scars As A Masterpiece (Part 1)“My scars help create the masterpiece that is me.” I begged my eyes to acknowledge my broken reflection in the mirror as...reactions1comment
Getting Another Diagnosis with HSHS is a grueling disease that has taught me so much. I was diagnosed when I was 17 years old and will...reactionscomments
Toxic Positivity (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Your resistance to only looking on the bright side is...reactions3comments
How Chronic Boils Taught Me To Live Guilt-Free (Part 3)In case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! In learning to accept that my journey with...reactionscomments
Toxic Positivity (Part 1)Maybe this scenario sounds familiar to you: you are standing in line at your favorite store, buying up all of their 3”x4”...reactions2comments
My Doctor Horror StoryIn the early stages of my HS diagnosis, I put up with a lot from doctors. I was scared and unsure of...reactions1comment
Hidradenitis Suppurativa – You Are Your Best Advocate (Part 3)In case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! You’re being treated, but you need some support...reactionscomments
Exercise and HSFor many people, exercising with HS is a double-edged sword - you know that exercise has health benefits that can help with...reactionscomments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa – You Are Your Best Advocate (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! You made it to the appointment! Maybe it’s your first...reactionscomments
My Journey to Humira (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! I switched to a new doctor about two years after...reactionscomments
Finding Your MatchWhat’s your number? No, actually, I don’t mean your phone number. Have you stopped to think about the number of doctors you’ve...reactionscomments
My Journey to Humira (Part 1)There is nothing in this world that I hate more than the sight of my own blood. Watching a gruesome scene on...reactionscomments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa – You Are Your Best Advocate (Part 1)Why don’t you tell me a little bit about yourself? I know, everyone hates this question. Nearly everyone, that is. Let’s be...reactionscomments
A Relief To Finally Have A DiagnosisFormerly known as acne inverse, Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that affects the hair follicles and sweat glands of...reactionscomments
Three Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patient Support Groups To Join OnlineIn my experience, connecting with our community is one of the most pivotal parts of healing as a Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) patient...reactionscomments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
