7 Ways to Boost Your Mental Health at Work
A woman shares her tips for boosting mental health at work.
How 'Physical Requirements' Forms Discriminate Against Employees With Disabilities
Liz Alicia explains how she faces disability employment discrimination because of forms with unreasonable physical requirements that the job didn't actually require.
To the Girl Who Just Wants to Be 'Normal'
A woman writes a letter to people who struggle with wanting to feel "normal" after their mental health diagnosis.
How Battling Chronic Illness Makes Me Feel Like a Superhero
Sharilynn Battaglia explains how she identifies with cartoon superheroes now that she is battling several chronic illnesses.
Why It Can Be Hurtful to Tell Someone With Chronic Illness, 'Don't Be So Negative'
Sophie Bull explains why it can be hurtful to tell someone struggling with a physical or mental illness, "Don't be so negative."
PATTI + RICKY Is an Online Department Store for People With Disabilities
PATTI + RICKY is a new online department store for people with disabilities and was founded by Alexandra Connell.
What I Wish My Patients Knew About Therapy
A therapist describes what she wishes her patients knew about therapy.
The Guilt That Often Accompanies Chronic Illness
Rosie Koina discusses the guilt she feels as a woman with chronic illness.
The Importance of Removing Toxic People From Your Life With Chronic Illness
Jessica Voldsness discusses the importance of removing toxic people from your life if you live with chronic illness.
When the School System Fails Someone Struggling With Mental Illness
A girl describes her struggle with deteriorating mental health and being at university. She feels like the school system has failed at helping her through her struggles.
Trying to Get Pregnant While Struggling With Chronic Illness
Lucy Lewis discusses her difficulties in trying to get pregnant while struggling with fibromyalgia, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and other chronic illnesses.
10 Strategies to Try When You're Sick of Being Sick
Toni Bernhard shares strategies for those with chronic illness to try when they're sick of feeling sick.
To My Fiancé, Thank You For Helping Me Conquer My Illness
She became chronically ill, and her fiancé has supported her through it all.
The Frustrating Trial and Error Period of Finding a Medication That Works
Caroline Lalliss describes the frustration of trying out different medications that often don't work or cause unpleasant side effects after being diagnosed with a chronic illness.
The Strength of a Mother to a Child With an Undiagnosed Rare Condition
The mother of a boy with a rare genetic condition 2p16.3 microdeletion describes the power she's found in fighting for a diagnosis.
Aaron Carter Talks About Chronic Illness and Body Shaming With Entertainment Tonight
Aaron Carter shared his hiatal hernia diagnosis with Entertainment Tonight and talked about how body shaming affects him.
Why I Call Myself 'Crippled, Cocky, Confident and Cute'
Justin Herbst shares his life mantra as a person with a disability.
Why I Choose to Be Open About My Journey With Illness
Samantha Smith explains why she chooses to be open and share her journey with illness.
What Happened When I Stopped Rolling My Eyes at Self-Care
A woman writes about how utilizing creative self-care techniques has helped her along her mental illness journey.
My Job as a Special Education Teacher Is Like Working at the ER
A special education teacher likens her job to working at an ER. Special education is not a place, nobody stays at the ER for days on end -- special education
10 Ridiculous Things People Have Said to Me About My Invisible Illnesses
Morgan Ray describes some of the ridiculous things people have told her about her invisible illnesses.
What It's Like Recovering From a Surgery While Planning the Next One
She's still recovering from her last surgery, and now she's planning for her next one. Here's her story.
5 Ways to Support Someone With Chronic Illness at an Event
Amani Omejer lists several ways to support people with chronic illness at parties or events.
Charlie Gard's Parents End Legal Fight to Treat Son's Rare Disease
After months of petitioning multiple courts to let their son Charlie Gard come to the U.S., the 11-month-old's parents have ended their legal fight.
How My Clients With Disabilities Remind Me Who I Am
Lori Kay explains how her clients with disabilities have helped her find herself after feeling lost.
How I Got Workplace Accommodations to Succeed With a Disability
Bradley Anderson describes his struggle to find the right job and how he got the workplace accommodations he needed to succeed with his disability.
The Most Important Thing to Know About Loving a Person With Chronic Illness
Ariana Aboulafia discusses what you need to know before dating or marrying a person who is chronically ill.
Even My Summer Vacation Is Not Safe From 'Bad Days' With Illness
Elle Woodman discusses how her chronic illnesses, myalgic encephalomyelitis and fibromyalgia, have struck and brought "bad days" while she's on vacation.
34 Talents of People With Chronic Illness
The Mighty community shares talents they've developed because of their chronic illness.
10 Important Things to Know When Considering Therapy
Annie Wright shares a list of 10 important things to know when thinking about going to therapy, as a therapist and a therapist client.
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