Written by: Ashley The Pain of Losing Who I Once Was One of my biggest struggles with IBD has been grief. And I’m not grieving the loss of a family member, a friend, or a...

Written by: Amanda Phillips Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), or for that matter any chronic illness, is an unwieldy beast. Some days, you feel okay, while others are a mystery as to who is...

Written by: Amanda Phillips It feels so often, living with an autoimmune disease, as if your body is just at war with itself. Inflammation, anxiety, nausea, compromised immunity—managing these symptoms so frequently feels like a...

Written by: Amanda Phillips As the days shorten and temperatures cool, the simple comfort of warmth becomes, quite literally, essential to those of us living with chronic illness. Be it for joint pain, exhaustion, or...

Written by: Amanda Phillips I know I say no a lot. I know that sometimes, when I actually do show up, I seem exhausted or distant. But when you stop inviting me, it hurts more...

Written by: Amanda Phillips Moving is stressful for anyone; however, it can feel overwhelming when you’re dealing with a chronic illness. From finding new healthcare providers to handling the physical demands of packing and relocating,...

Written by: Amanda Phillips Living with a chronic illness can make impromptu events, like power outages, even more stressful. Whether you identify as a Spoonie or are managing a chronic illness, your medical routine—whether it...

Written by: Amanda Phillips While many people immediately associate PTSD with veterans or survivors of harrowing events, it is also connected to medical trauma. Many patients with chronic illnesses, cancer, or those who have undergone...

Written By: Amanda Phillips Living with an autoimmune disease is tough, and one of the huge variables that can help to bring on or alleviate symptoms is the weather. Many of those with autoimmune diseases...