My Consultation With A Surgeon About Undergoing Armpit SurgerySo the thought of possibly undergoing surgery has been on my mind lately, and so I decided to meet with a surgeon...reactionscomments
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
Meeting With A New Dermatologist (Part 2)In this video, I speak about how the appointment at my new dermatologist went. In case you missed it, check out Part...reactionscomments
One Month Check-Up With My New DermatologistHello beautiful people, in todays video, I speak about my recent one moth check up with my new dermatologist. To say the...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
Taking Ownership Of Your Diagnosis (Part 2)In the second video in this series, I discuss how important it is to take a step. I encourage HS warriors to...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
Recipe for Art - Wax Stained GlassSometimes, those of us with HS are stuck in a loop of depression and inactivity. Art helps us to process our feelings...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
Products I Use To Help Manage My HS (Part 3)In this video, Joey shows us more of his favorite items that help him properly manage his hidradenitis suppurativa. In case you...reactionscomments
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
How My Pet Helps Me Cope With HSIn this video, Joey gives us three examples of how his pet helps him cope with hidradenitis suppurativa. Please leave some comments...reactions4comments
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
What HS Won’t Steal (Part 3)In the final video of this series, I share how my hidradenitis suppurativa won’t steal my outlook and mindset. This declaration and...reactionscomments
Taking Ownership Of Your Diagnosis (Part 1)I’m sharing a four-part video series about taking ownership of your hidradenitis suppurativa diagnosis. In the first installment, I encouraged HS Warriors...reactionscomments