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- April 19, 2022
- 2 min read
Care and Wear is now in CVS! We are excited to partner with a company whose goal is similar to ours - to humanize healthcare and make it more accessible for everyone.
- March 03, 2022
- 1 min read
Brandi shares her story of getting diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, during deployment in Iraq and learning the importance of self-love
- January 13, 2022
- 6 min read
When living with a chronic illness, daily tasks like getting dressed or remembering to take your medication can be difficult, especially when running low on energy. Check out this list of 12 items to make life with chronic illness easier.
- July 16, 2021
- 5 min read
"While all my friends were thinking about college, prom, driving, and the SAT, I was going to 10 appointments a week, wondering if I'd ever be able to return to a normal classroom." Read how Claire dealt with grieving her life before chronic illness, and learned to embrace her new life, symptoms and all.
- June 17, 2021
- 6 min read
When living with a chronic illness, nutrition can be vital for your healing and overall health. Check out these 6 easy and nutritious recipes perfect for those with a chronic illness.
- May 18, 2021
- 7 min read
"I’ve been sick for as long as I can remember. I was in pain all the time and no one could tell me why. All I wanted was a chance to be normal and to understand what was happening with my body."
- March 30, 2021
- 5 min read
In honor of #RareDiseaseDay, we wanted to share Mary's perspective of what it's like living with Cystic Fibrosis, a rare genetic condition with no cure.
- March 02, 2021
- 5 min read
- 1 Comment
From managing appointments and assignments to making time for self-care, check out this guide to navigating college with a chronic illness.
- February 02, 2021
- 8 min read
- 6 Comments
From being an active listener to creating an effective treatment plan, check out these 5 signs that a doctor is right for you.
- January 11, 2021
- 5 min read
Read Georgina's inspiring story of living with Sickle Cell Disease and advocating for awareness.
- December 28, 2020
- 5 min read
It can be challenging to celebrate the holidays while TPN-dependent. Learn how to navigate holiday celebrations with food intolerance.
- December 21, 2020
- 6 min read
Learn more about furry friends that can also help save your life in a medical emergency.
- December 14, 2020
- 5 min read
From journaling and meditating to staying on top of doctor's appointments, read Laine's tips on practicing self-care both inside and out.
- December 07, 2020
- 5 min read
Sydney shares her journey of finding a support network, and tips for finding friends both online and in-person.
- November 23, 2020
- 5 min read
- 1 Comment
Living with a chronic illness means a trip to the ER can happen at any moment. Stay prepared with these 13 essential items for your hospital "go-bag."
- November 16, 2020
- 7 min read
- 1 Comment
Cheyanne shares how living with medical devices such as her wheelchair, feeding tubes, and IV lines has shaped her identity.
- October 26, 2020
- 4 min read
- 2 Comments
Amy shares how the stigma surrounding both being an individual with a disability and a mother have led her to embrace her sexuality.
- October 02, 2020
- 5 min read
- 1 Comment
Navigating life as a full-time employee and patient is no easy feat. Christina shares how she manages working while also being chronically ill.
- September 29, 2020
- 4 min read
- 2 Comments
Eating can be a difficult task when living with gastoparesis. Grace shares some of the foods that work for her during a flare-up.
- September 29, 2020
- 4 min read
- 22 Comments