“Please check your breasts and chests regularly. You’re not too young. Cancer doesn’t care who or how old you are.”
I Got Breast Cancer Young, With No Family History—Here’s My Story
How I Live My Best Life Despite Having Epilepsy
“My bad experiences and thoughts partly outweigh the rest, but I always get out of there stronger.”
‘My concerns were not listened to or valid.’: Endometriosis warrior shares journey to proper treatment
“A diagnosis is not a magic label that makes things better but it does allow you access to treatment options that may not be open to people who do not have a formal diagnosis.”
5 Vital Self-Care Tips For Improving Your Mental Health
Just like your physical well-being, your mental stability is something that you have to put a lot of thought and effort into.
4 Common Chronic Illness Myths Debunked
“There are many misconceptions about those who are chronically ill or disabled out there.”
Panic Attack Disorder Is Not A Sign Of Weakness
“You have not magically become frail and defective. Silence those lies and take your power back.”
‘I was a binge drinker with no off-switch.’: Mom shares road to recovery after years of ‘problems with alcohol’
“I’ve figured out who I am without alcohol. I feel like I’ve found the secret to my life.”
‘It’s impossible to explain how I was able to function.’: Chronic illness warrior’s difficult Ehlers Danlos Syndrome diagnosis
“I genuinely don’t know what it’s like to have a functioning gastrointestinal system or blood cells, or not have fluid pressing onto my brain.”
‘I had so many plans for my life. I’m only in my 20s!’: Lyme warrior’s diagnosis journey, life-changing treatments
“The leading cause of death in Lyme patients is suicide. If that doesn’t tell you how horrible it is, I don’t know what will. So many of us lose everything because of this disease, and believe it or not, many doctors still don’t believe it even exists.”
‘I felt like I was half alive.’: Endometriosis warrior shares power of mindfulness, coping through artwork
“My symptoms are not determined by my mind. However, my perspective is framed by my mind, and with this I’m able to experience the same pains in different ways.”
