Veronica’s health journey hasn’t been easy — from back-to-back surgeries to adjusting to life with an ostomy. But through fear, independence, community, and quiet victories, she discovered a strength she didn’t know she had. Her story is a reminder that healing is not linear, and no one should have to navigate it alone.
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Read Lindsay’s story of living with a feeding tube, including her daily GJ tube care routine, venting and draining, and the lessons she’s learned managing gastroparesis.
- March 12, 2026
- 4 min read
Hil is an active cancer advocate, writer, and mentor. After being diagnosed with Breast Cancer at the age of 28 with no previous family history, she shares important tips that she wishes she had known when she was battling cancer.
- March 03, 2026
- 4 min read
- 1 Comment
Eating can be a difficult task when living with gastoparesis. Grace shares some of the foods that work for her during a flare-up.
- March 03, 2026
- 7 min read
- 46 Comments
Living with a feeding tube for nearly 2 years, Erica shares her daily routine, self-care practices, and reflections on identity, independence, and life beyond illness.
- February 25, 2026
- 3 min read
Layla shares a deeply personal reflection on identity, compassion, and what it means to receive care. Through her story, she explores how illness reshapes independence while reminding us that care, at its core, is an act of love.
- February 18, 2026
- 3 min read
After nearly five years of living with a feeding tube, care has become part of everyday life. Miranda's story reflects on routine, identity beyond illness, and what it means when care becomes ordinary.
- February 10, 2026
- 3 min read
Feeding tube care becomes part of daily life over time. In this story, Katie shares what it looks like to live with a feeding tube, from quiet routines to learning how to listen to her body.
- February 06, 2026
- 3 min read
For Feeding Tube Awareness Week, Olivia shares what daily feeding tube care really looks like, how it became second nature, and how it helped her reclaim confidence, routine, and self-identity.
- February 04, 2026
- 3 min read
A decade-long care journey shows how trust, shared decision-making, and partnership between patients, caregivers, and clinicians strengthen care systems.
- February 03, 2026
- 2 min read
Navigating life with a chronic illness isn’t easy, but Caitlin has found that embracing the small moments and celebrating even the smallest victories make a world of difference. Explore some of the things that bring Caitlin joy and help her stay positive on her chronic illness journey.
- January 27, 2026
- 2 min read
Jamie shares reflections on her healing journey, practices that have helped her, and advice for others walking a similar path with chronic conditions.
- January 22, 2026
- 3 min read
As we step into another year, it’s essential to focus on the small wins, set realistic goals, and show ourselves the same kindness we offer to others. Here’s how Kaelee is navigating the new year and prioritizing her health, one step at a time.
- January 20, 2026
- 2 min read
Emily, a registered nurse living with chronic illness, shares what it means to release old expectations, honor limits, and choose care without pressure. Her story is a reminder that healing doesn’t require a reset — just permission to move forward gently, one day at a time.
- January 08, 2026
- 3 min read
Dee Marie reflects on releasing fear, embracing visibility, and using art and advocacy to move forward with purpose as a disabled creative.
- December 29, 2025
- 2 min read
When the healthcare system falls short, learning to listen to your body can become an act of survival. Izzy shares a deeply honest reflection on grief, advocacy, and redefining care on her own terms.
- December 22, 2025
- 2 min read
- December 19, 2025
- 3 min read
Discover how Lauren, a chronic illness warrior, prepares for the holiday season with boundaries, planning, and self-compassion. Practical, heartfelt insights inside.
- December 11, 2025
- 4 min read
Chronic illness activist Nelly shares how she’s redefining the holiday season through rest, gentle pacing, boundaries, and self-compassion. A powerful reminder that slowing down isn’t weakness — it’s healing.
- December 08, 2025
- 3 min read
Lonna’s journey through rare illness, motherhood, and healing is filled with quiet moments of strength and care. In her own words, she shares the memories that changed how she sees herself, her family, and what care truly means.
- December 05, 2025
- 3 min read
- November 25, 2025
- 3 min read
- 1 Comment