"I’ve been sick for as long as I can remember. I was in pain all the time and no one could tell me why. All I wanted was a chance to be normal and to understand what was happening with my body."
In honor of #RareDiseaseDay, we wanted to share Mary's perspective of what it's like living with Cystic Fibrosis, a rare genetic condition with no cure.
From managing appointments and assignments to making time for self-care, check out this guide to navigating college with a chronic illness.
Wondering how to know if a doctor is good? Discover 5 key signs that your doctor is right for you, from listening to creating effective treatment plans.
Read Georgina's inspiring story of living with Sickle Cell Disease and advocating for awareness.
Learn more about furry friends that can also help save your life in a medical emergency.
From journaling and meditating to staying on top of doctor's appointments, read Laine's tips on practicing self-care both inside and out.
Sydney shares her journey of finding a support network, and tips for finding friends both online and in-person.
Living with a chronic illness means a trip to the ER can happen at any moment. Stay prepared with these 13 essential items for your hospital "go-bag."
Cheyanne shares how living with medical devices such as her wheelchair, feeding tubes, and IV lines has shaped her identity.
Amy shares how the stigma surrounding both being an individual with a disability and a mother have led her to embrace her sexuality.
Navigating life as a full-time employee and patient is no easy feat. Christina shares how she manages working while also being chronically ill.
Living with constant pain, not being able to eat, frequent hospitalizations, and relying on medical devices took a toll on Rachel's life. Although she realizes her life and nutrition may look a lot different than others, she accepts it as her normal.
Prepare for any situation with these chronic illness bag essentials. From medications to comfort items, discover what to keep in your backpack to manage health needs on the go.
Stay informed about COVID-19 with expert advice from healthcare professionals. Learn about symptoms, prevention, and staying healthy.
Discover Rachel's courageous journey through chronic illness, from childhood diagnosis to becoming a patient advocate and co-founder of #WeAreTheVulnerable.
"For many months they couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me. I would vomit every time I ate. I couldn’t hold anything down, which led to malnutrition, fatigue, dizziness, and passing out." Read Kristy's inspiring journey!
"The typical POTS at-home treatments: compression socks, salt, electrolytes, small meals, and working out was not helping me." Read Ash's story of how they battle dysautonomia every day and chooses to be positive and grateful.
"I started the treatment with peripheral IVs but with EDS, my veins couldn’t hold up to the constant poking" Read Madelieline's journey through EDS symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
"My legs got so heavy that after 3 steps, it felt like I was walking into a wall and I couldn’t go any further." Alicia Kubes shares her experiences with Pulmonary Hypertension and life with chronic illness.
