Mental health
Why "You Don't Look Sick" Is One of the Most Damaging Phrases Patients Hear
Why 'you don't look sick' hurts people with invisible and autoimmune illness, how it shows up at work and in healthcare, and what to say instead.
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Seasons and holidays
Haunted Houses and Sensory Overload: Why Spooky Season Can Exacerbate Chronic Illness Symptoms
Haunted houses and Halloween events can trigger migraines, POTS and sensory overload with chronic illness. Why it happens and gentler ways to celebrate.
Cancer and treatment
Against the Pink Police: Why Wearing Pink in October Can Be an Act of Solidarity
Wearing pink in October can be real solidarity with breast cancer patients. When pink-washing criticism is fair and how to check where the money goes.
Caregivers
Beyond the Gold Ribbon: Everyday Acts to Support Childhood Cancer Families
Ways to support childhood cancer families beyond the gold ribbon: meals, rides, help around the house, sibling care and comfort items for hospital days.
Caregivers
Back-to-School Preparation When You're Chronically Ill
Back-to-school preparation with chronic illness? These are some tips to reduce stress, organize medication, and prepare school or college essentials.
Mental health
Beyond Visibility: Reframing Wellness Through the Prism of Disability Pride
A Disability Pride Month reflection on what chronic illness teaches about wellness: pacing energy, rest without guilt, body trust and community care.
Advocating for yourself
Freedom to Live Full: Adaptive Clothing Provides Independence for All
Why adaptive clothing means independence with chronic illness: the hospital stay behind BeWell's IV Zip Hoodie, dressing with dignity, and who it's for.
Gift guides
Built From the Battle: How IBD Shaped BeWell Products
The Crohn's disease stories behind BeWell products: how IBD urgency, daily meds, flare tracking and a cold hospital stay shaped what we make.
Autoimmune and IBD
Why May Matters: Lupus, Arthritis, Mental Health, Fibromyalgia, Ehlers-Danlos & IBD Awareness
May awareness months: what lupus, arthritis, mental illness, fibromyalgia, Ehlers-Danlos and IBD look like day to day, and how to move past awareness.
Seasons and holidays
Redefining Easter Holidays with Chronic Disease: Celebration Without the Energy Drain
Easter with chronic illness without the energy drain: easier swaps for church, egg hunts, dyeing and brunch, plus how to talk to family and leave early.
Autoimmune and IBD
IBS or Something More? How to Know When to Ask for More Answers
Is it IBS or something more? Conditions often mistaken for IBS, like IBD, endometriosis, SIBO and celiac, the red flags, and how to push for answers.
Mental health
Reflecting on International Women's Day: Honoring Women with Chronic Illness
International Women's Day and chronic illness: why women carry most of the autoimmune burden, the strength it takes, and the advocacy they're leading.
Caregivers
How to Advocate for Yourself in the Medical System โ Lessons from the Rare Disease Community
Self-advocacy lessons from the rare disease community: documenting symptoms, knowing your patient rights, medical terms and getting second opinions.