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Growing up, I had this habit that I now recognize in so many others living with chronic illness - saving the "good stuff" for some perfect future moment that never quite arrives. The Story Behind the Markers I remember the...

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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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Self-Love Isn't Selfish: A Chronic Illness Guide to Valentine's Day—With or Without a Partner

But in reality, the day of Valentine's may turn out to be pretty tricky once one has been dealing with some chronic illness. Perhaps on social media, one goes through all these couples all cute and stuff, while you are...

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When Your Guard Goes Up: Being Defensive with Chronic Illness

We probably all have at once time or another been told we are being defensive. It usually has a negative connotation, so much so the person telling us is probably trying to make us back down or feel bad. This...

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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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A Spoonie's Guide to January: Real Talk About Surviving the New Year

Hey friends! Let's talk about January. You know that overwhelming feeling when everyone's bouncing around with "new year, new me" energy while you're just trying to figure out how to get through your basic daily tasks? Yeah, me too. I've...

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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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IBD Starter Bundle: The Essentials to Self-Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Living with IBD is most definitely difficult, from managing symptoms and medications to preparing for the unexpected. That is why BeWell designed the IBD Starter Bundle: a collection of must-haves that make life with IBD slightly more manageable. This is...

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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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Coping with a Serious Diagnosis: How to Take It In and Stay Positive

Written by: Amanda Phillips Receiving a serious diagnosis can be one of life's most overwhelming moments. An autoimmune disease, a chronic illness, even cancer—whatever it is you hear from your doctor may make the world stop spinning for that one...

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From Strength to Vulnerability: How to Open Up About Chronic Illness as a Man

Written by: Benjamin Ruehrdanz Society tells men to be stoic, to push aside pain and not to talk about their problems. Ultimately, regardless of gender, difficulties in talking about your condition come down to a practice in vulnerability. Hiding your...

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Tips and Tricks from a Nurse-Turned-Autoimmune Disease Patient

Being a patient is never easy, but being a patient after having been a nurse has been a whole different reality. I never thought I would ever be on the other side of the bedrail, but since being diagnosed with...

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