Recipe for Art: Meditation Drawing (Lichen)Sometimes during a flare or especially painful lesions, those of us with HS are stuck in a loop of depression and inactivity...reactionscomments
Pain Management for Hidradenitis SuppurativaPeople who have hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) develop areas of damage, or lesions, on their skin. These bumps may become red and fill...reactions6comments
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
Recipe for Art: Coffee Filter FlowersSometimes during a flare or especially painful lesions, those of us with HS are stuck in a loop of depression and inactivity...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
What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?Some people with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may also have polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. When someone has 2 or more conditions at...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
Taking Ownership Of Your Diagnosis (Part 4)In the final video of this four part series, we discuss what it means to get knowledge, but to not become overwhelmed...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
The Anti-Inflammatory DietInflammation is 1 way our bodies respond to infection or injury. We want our immune system to protect us from foreign invaders...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
Taking Ownership Of Your Diagnosis (Part 3)In the third video of this taking ownership of your hidradenitis suppurativa diagnosis series, I remind HS Warriors that it is okay...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
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
