5 Ways to Have a Fun 'Staycation' When You Can't Travel Due to Illness
A woman with rheumatoid arthritis describes how to have a fun "staycation" when you can't travel far due to chronic illness.
To the Girl I Once Knew, Before Chronic Illness
Life wasn't always filled with chronic illness. Read the letter Jasmine wrote to the girl she once knew, before her illness came along.
4 Things I Learned From Being a High School Student With Crohn's
Bianca Siedlaczek describes what she learned in high school from being a student with Crohn's disease.
Why I Started to Live Outside Life's 'Safe Zone' Because of Lupus
She never realized how much joy could come from lupus, or from living outside life's "safe zone."
How My Support Dog Helps Me Through Life With Chronic Pain
Tiffany Greer explains how her service dog, Wilson, helps her through life with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain and mental illness.
The Importance of Ignoring Hurtful Words as a Person With Chronic Illness
Pamela Squires discusses the importance of not listening to hurtful words or negative comments about her Crohn's disease or short bowel syndrome, and instead focus on the positivity of your
How Baking Helps Me Cope With Lupus
Emily Carroll explains how the science of baking helps her cope with the unpredictability of lupus and Crohn's disease.
4 Things I Wish Others Understood About Life With a Chronic Illness
Mikalya has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and these are four things she wished people understood about life with her condition.
My Battle Towards Remission From Lupus
Nicole Mills tells her story of being diagnosed with lupus and how she is fighting to be in remission.
Getting Home Before Midnight: Self-Care Planning With Chronic Illness
Amanda Newell discusses how she must carefully plan her daily events so she can be active in her life with lupus.
Waiting for the 'Morning Fog' to Lift After I Take My Medication
Samantha Moss describes the frustrations of waiting for the "morning fog" of pain to lift before she can start her day.
How I Relax During Stressful Situations With Crohn's Disease
Nicole Marques explains how she uses reading as a tool for relaxing and de-stressing during tough situations with Crohn's disease.
When Someone Referred to Me as the 'Lazy Mom in the Shade'
Jenna Bowman explains that parenting with lupus can be difficult because she must stay in the shade during the summertime due to photosensitivity.
An Interview With My Husband on What It's Like Caring for a Wife With Crohn's
Natalie Hayden interviews her husband and asks him what it's like to be the caretaker for a partner with Crohn's disease.
When Do You Tell the Person You're Dating You Have a Chronic Illness?
A woman with lupus discusses the difficulty of knowing when to tell someone you're dating that you have a chronic illness such as lupus.
To ER or Not to ER: That Is the Question When You Live With Chronic Illness
Amanda Newell discusses the difficulty of not knowing whether to go to the emergency room because of symptoms she experiences with lupus.
How My Face Changed Over 3 Years While on Steroids for Lupus
Eleanor Morrissey shares how her face changed while she was on a steroid called Prednisolone for her lupus.
Doctors Need to Be More Open to Looking for Zebras When They Hear Hooves
Amanda Newell explains that doctors need to be more open to looking past the common since she has several rare, chronic illnesses including lupus.
Why I'm Asking Those With IBD to Take It Easy on Themselves
Sylvia Keays talks about being diagnosed with Crohn's disease and explains why it's important for people with IBD to learn how to take care of themselves and their health.
Why I'm Forgiving the People Who Mocked Me Before My Diagnosis
Being mocked for her symptoms before she had a diagnosis was hard, but she's decided to forgive those who treated her unkindly.
How the Sun Affects My Skin Because of Lupus
She loves the sun, but the sun doesn't love her.
To My Younger Self Who Was Just Diagnosed With Crohn's Disease
Bianca Siedlaczek writes a letter to her younger self about what to expect from life with Crohn's disease.
Fighting the Chronic Illness Battle Alongside My Daughter
Suyim Edwards discusses the challenges of her and her daughter both fighting chronic illnesses at the same time.
What Doctors and Media Leave Out About Living With a Chronic Illness
While there are a lot of resources available for a variety of conditions, sometimes there still isn't enough information.
Why I Refuse to Hide My Illnesses After Being Called an 'Attention Whore'
A high school student explains why she will still be open about her Crohn's disease and cancer even though another student called her an "attention whore."
When I Tried Cannabis to Manage My Crohn's Disease Symptoms
A woman with Crohn's disease explains what it's like using cannabis to manage her symptoms.
To My Husband Who Didn't Sign Up for My Chronic Illness
Alisha Webster writes a letter to her husband thanking him for his love and support through her battle with lupus.
How Entering the 'Cave' of My Inner Self Helps Me Cope With Crohn's Disease
Daniel Leighton explains why he goes into his inner "cave" to access his feelings and understand himself better as a man with Crohn's disease.
I May Be 1 of 5 Million With Lupus, but I Am Far More Than a Statistic
Kristiana Page describes how she may be one in five million people who have lupus, but she is far more than a number or statistic.
How Building Walls to Protect Myself Against Lupus Also Shields Me From Love
Kristiana Page explains how building up the strength to fight lupus also meant building walls that prevent her from truly loving and being vulnerable.
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