Meeting With A New Dermatologist (Part 1)We all know how nerve-wracking it can be when you're going to the doctor, especially when you live with a chronic illness...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
What I Get When I Eat Fast FoodI’ve mentioned this a lot in my articles, but my triggers (besides anxiety, depression, stress, and my period) are gluten and sugar...reactionscomments
Friendships In Your Early 20s and HSFriendships, especially those in your early 20s, are hard. You just recently graduated college, you might be moving to a new city...reactionscomments
Shrinking A Flare EarlySo normally I follow a pretty strict diet that includes whole foods and avoiding my trigger foods like nightshades, but I recently...reactionscomments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
What HS Won’t Steal (Part 2)In the second video of this series, I discuss how HS won’t steal my confidence. I didn’t always have this level of...reactionscomments
The Isolation Of Hiding My HS From People (Part 1)I didn’t think about it too much the first time I felt a bump under my arm when I was 14 or...reactions1comment
What HS Won’t Steal (Part 1)This is a three part series declaring what hidradenitis suppurativa won’t steal from me. In my journey, it has come down to...reactionscomments
An Introduction to Acupuncture for HealingIn 2018, after returning from volunteering in Southern Africa, my HS went from barely stage 1 to serious stage 2 and landing...reactions1comment
Legalization of Medical Marijuana: The Impact on Those Living With Chronic Health ConditionsSurveys show a majority of people in the United States are in favor of legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. As...reactionscomments
Cultivating A Peaceful ApartmentMy home is my sanctuary. It's one of the only spaces I feel like I can be my most authentic self. As...reactions1comment
Dealing With Urticaria and HSUrticaria (commonly knows as hives) is like a skin rash. It could get triggered by various factors such as food, weather, flora...reactionscomments
Recipe for Art: Q-Tip PaintingSometimes during flares or especially painful lesions, those of us with HS are stuck in a loop of depression and inactivity. Art...reactionscomments
Making Health DecisionsIt feels like every time I go to the doctor, they want to make a change to my care. Every change strikes...reactionscomments
What NOT To Say To Someone With HSHidradenitis suppurativa is awful to live with but you know what makes living with it even worse? Constantly getting certain comments and...reactions1comment
Traveling With HS (Part 2)In the final video, we explore one of the most important aspect a HS Warrior should consider when traveling. I believe it’s...reactions1comment
I Am Ready For LoveDeveloping hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), at around 11 years old meant there were little to no opportunities for me to date or experience...reactionscomments
