Tools for Mental Health Treatment (Part 2)...In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! I previously shared how taking breaks and swimming are two...reactionscomments
Pain Is Not Normal: HS and Mental Health (Part 2)...In case you missed it, check out Part 1 of this series! The following weeks felt very different. I noticed that I...reactionscomments
What I Wish People Knew About HS...In this video, I’m sharing what I wish people knew about hidradenitis suppurativa. I wish people knew how complex HS really is...reactionscomments
Medication Dead End: What Do I Do Now?...I’m standing in the checkout and I’m loaded up with the usual: self-adhesive gauze pads, additional gauze pads, foam tape, 3 bottles...reactionscomments
Tools for Mental Health Treatment...Recently I wrote about seeking therapy for my mental health and hidradenitis suppurativa by finding a therapist who has a clinical specialty...reactions2comments
Getting To Know HS: A Beginner’s Guide Helping Someone With HS (Part 5)...In the final video of this series, I discuss the importance of support and patience when it comes to walking along side...reactionscomments
Kokum Juice...Kokum is a summer fruit that has a sharp tangy taste to it. Once it is ripe and dried, it is used...reactionscomments
How HS Helped Me Take Control Of My Mental Health...Depression and anxiety are like the sisters I never asked for. They linger around and ask me how I'm doing just to...reactions2comments
Garlicky Spinach Dip (Non-Dairy)...Here’s a recipe for an hidradenitis suppurativa modified version of an all-time favorite for get-togethers. This garlicky, non-dairy spinach dip will instantly...reactions1comment
HS and STIs: Dealing with Stigma...Content warning: This article includes mentions sexual assault. When I was around 13 years old, I was the victim of an attempted...reactionscomments
Dill Leaves and Green Gram Sprout Dumplings...Steamed dumplings are popular among many world cuisines. They are usually wrapped in dough around a filling and served along with chutney...reactionscomments
Getting To Know HS: A Beginner’s Guide Helping Someone With HS (Part 4)...As we moved ahead in the series, I decided to discuss the reality of how hidradenitis suppurativa is a very complicated condition...reactionscomments
Getting To Know HS: A Beginner’s Guide Helping Someone With HS (Part 3)...In this video, Chaz talks about how he learned that HS isn’t contagious. Oftentimes, there are misconceptions when it comes to understanding...reactionscomments
If I Avoid It, It Will Go Away, Right?...Despite all of the articles I've written, the videos I've recorded, and the campaigns I've been a part of to bring awareness...reactionscomments
God, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Me...Born to secular and rational parents, I was not brought up as a religious person. Though I never negated God in my...reactions3comments
Recipe for Art: A Little Banjo...Sometimes during a flare or especially painful lesions, those of us with HS are stuck in a loop of depression and inactivity...reactionscomments
Hidradenitis Suppurativa at Work...The COVID-19 pandemic shifted my perspective about HS and my job. I work in a court with four day workweeks, 10 hour...reactions1comment
Sautéed Zucchini...As a kid, I wouldn't go near zucchini unless it was in sugary bread. Now, I eat sautéed zucchini every day with...reactionscomments
Walking With HS (Part 5)...In the final video of my Walking with HS series, I talked about the importance of walking alongside family, friends, and other...reactionscomments
I Was Open To My Job About My Hidradenitis and It's One Of The Best Things I've Done...I don’t know about you, but sometimes I get nervous to tell people about my hidradenitis suppurativa. Don’t get me wrong, I...reactionscomments
