Recovery, A Gradual ProcessIn case you missed it, check out Parts 1 and 2 of this series! Tina was discharged from the hospital the following...reactions1comment
My Top 10 Favorite SubstitutesHidradenitis suppurativa can be caused by many different things. Some people might flare from stress, anxiety, depression, or a hormonal imbalance, while...reactionscomments
50 Things You Might Need to Hear If You Live with Hidradenitis SuppurativaSo here in New York it’s currently freezing and beautiful and blizzarding out (it’s a verb, I swear). I really love watching...reactionscomments
I Found My (Hidradenitis Suppurativa) PeopleI’ve always been an oddball. I didn’t quite fit in with the farm kids when my family moved from a big city...reactionscomments
Tips and Tools to Reclaim Your Personal StyleOne video isn't enough! Navigating fashion trends and finding your unique style is a vast topic. So, that is why I am...reactionscomments
KashayaKashaya is an Ayurvedic health drink that is said to have numerous healing benefits. This potion is generally used as a remedy...reactionscomments
How I Make Meal Time an Act of Self-CareIt is true that self-care has become quite the buzzword in wellness arenas over the past few years. Yet, I can’t get...reactionscomments
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