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 essential to consider who you’re traveling with and... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 intimacy. Either because I was so insecure I... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Five Ways HS Has Influenced my WardrobeI often am thankful I exist in this time and space as opposed to years and centuries past, because I have so many clothing choices as opposed to people in... By Chelsea Freund4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating Life With HS & Type 1 Diabetes (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! Realistically, I couldn’t blame all of my struggles on my circumstances because I also didn’t have good habits... By Shatece Haynes2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating Life With HS and Type 1 Diabetes (Part 1)If you’re reading this article right now, then you or someone you know already knows this to be true: HS can be debilitating and incredibly hard to manage. At least... By Shatece Haynes3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 has probably gone down the same rabbit hole... By Gabriella Birzh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Vibe With Me and Let’s De-Stress Together!In this video, Joey shows us how he likes to vibe out and de-stress. He takes us on a virtual trip to one of his favorite places to sit back... By Joey Torre1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Here’s a List of 50 Distractions and Things To Do Instead of Worry About Your FlaresI worry. It’s just who I am as a person. I worry about things that happened 10 years ago, and I worry about things that happened 10 minutes ago. It... By Selina Ferragamo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Talking To My Partner About HS (Part 2)In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! I felt myself starting to ramble on about some of the physical restraints HS has on the body... By Shatece Haynes2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding The Right Medical ProviderIn this video, I discuss what I look for when I’m deciding on a medical provider. Choosing a provider to walk alongside you in your hidradenitis suppurativa journey can be... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Talking To My Partner About HS (Part 1)You’d think I was about to tell my boyfriend I had a sixth toe or something going by how nervous I was to talk to him about my HS. For... By Shatece Haynes2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Burden I Carry Is Not Light: An Expression of the Emotional Weight of Hidradenitis SuppurativaThe burden I carry as a hidradenitis suppurativa patient (HS) is not light, it is dark. It's as if Dante's Inferno and the book of Revelations had a baby, and... By Jasmine IVANNA Espy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Being Patient Along The JourneyThroughout my battle with hidradenitis suppurativa, I have learned that being patient along the journey is very important. Great uncertainly and a ton of ups and downs come when you’re... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Art Recipe: Acrylic PourArt is a great way to distract yourself from the pain. It also is a great way to document your Hidradenitis Suppurativa journey. Your style of art might change whether... By Selina Ferragamo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Helicopter Mom and HSAfter my husband passed away, I became an overprotective parent constantly shielding my daughter from various situations. Although it was done with the purest of intentions, I had developed a... By Meera Thirtha2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Being Open About My Diagnosis Has Taught Me (Part 5)In the final video of this series, I share how being open about my diagnosis helped to accept my current reality, but shape the life I desire. I encourage all... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 others might flare from certain foods or beverages... By Selina Ferragamo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Products I Use To Help Manage My HS (Part 2)Here's part two of my video series, Products I Use To Help Manage My HS. Thank you all for watching. I hope this helps you. 💜 In case you missed... By Joey Torre1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Being Open About My Diagnosis Has Taught Me (Part 4)When I opened up about my diagnosis, I learned overtime that I no longer have to suffer in silence. This was really important because it taught me to develop my... By Chaz Frazier1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Swimming Time BluesI’ve got a couple of things that make me really want to jump in a pool. One of my co-morbidities to hidradenitis suppurativa is ankylosing spondylitis, and because it affects... By Chelsea Freund3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments