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The Subtleness of Spoonie Dads: Honoring Fathers in the Chronic Illness Community

Father's Day is coming up, and while social media is abuzz with photos of dads driving off at golf courses and firing up grills, there is a group of fathers whose stories rarely make the cut into these highlight reels....

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Built From the Battle: How IBD Shaped BeWell Products

A view into how IBD shaped BeWell for World IBD Day. When I Was First Diagnosed with Crohn’s... ...I thought my life would be divided in two: before IBD and after IBD. But what I didn’t expect—what no one tells...

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Mother's Day with Chronic Illness: Honoring Moms Who Are Warriors Too

Mother's Day is near, and as social media fills with pictures of moms managing stylish brunches and family hikes, many of us in the chronic illness community are quietly thinking about how we're going to muster enough energy to just...

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It's Heating Up Outside, and Still Freezing Inside: The Importance of Adaptive Clothing Throughout the Year

Finally, spring. Everyone is casting off coats, soaking up rays, and storing away winter apparel. Everyone but us people with chronic illness, that is. We are smarter. We are aware that no matter what the weather app says, we still...

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Beyond Roses and Chocolates: Valentine's Gifts That Show Real Understanding

Finding the perfect Valentine's Day gift gets complicated when your loved one lives with chronic illness. After years of navigating this journey alongside warriors in our community, I've learned that the most meaningful gifts aren't just thoughtful – they make...

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Love Languages When Life Gets Hard: Real Talk About Care & Chronic Illness

A week ago Tuesday, I sat with my friend Emily at her kitchen table. She was having one of her better days—enough energy to sit up and chat while her coffee got cold—something that always happens now, she jokes. "You...

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Take Your Meds Bundle: Your Portable Solution for Organized Medication Management

Organization and accessibility of medications are key for those managing a chronic illness—especially when you're on-the-go. The Take Your Meds Bundle by BeWell puts everything you need to take your meds easily into one compact bundle: the Travel Pouch, Mini...

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Hospital Stay Bundle: The Ultimate in Comfort for Your Hospital Stay

Few times are as challenging as those spent in the hospital, but anyone who has had to navigate such an environment can truly appreciate the comforting and practical items that were available to them. BeWell's Hospital Stay Bundle has been...

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Infusion Day Bundle: A Real Friend for Treatment Days by Your Side

Infusion days are difficult and emotionally exhausting. Long, fatiguing hours of treatments finally leave patients cold, exhausted, and uncomfortable. That is why BeWell has thoughtfully prepared the Infusion Day Bundle with the purpose of softening those tough days a bit....

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Holiday Gift Guide: 20 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for those with Chronic Illness

The holiday season is the best time to extend appreciation and give support to one's loved ones, particularly those who are burdened by a chronic illness. The best gifts you could offer them are things they can use to keep...