For Lonna, self-care isn’t about luxury—it’s about survival, grace, and the little wins that carry her through each day. Living with chronic illnesses like Dysautonomia and POTS, she’s learned to say “no” to protect her peace, rely on small comforts to soothe her body, and let go of guilt around slowing down. In sharing her journey, she also teaches her sons the importance of listening to their bodies and honoring what they need.
For Izzy, living fully this summer meant pressing pause, listening to her body, and embracing joy in her own way. From planning for a dream concert to savoring quiet moments, her story is a reminder that slowing down can be just as meaningful as doing more.
Chronic illness has reshaped how Madelyn experiences summer, but she’s found joy in mornings, family time, and new ways to adapt. Discover her heartfelt story.
Lindsay once associated summer with hospital visits and health challenges. Now, she’s found new ways to embrace the season—honoring her body, finding joy in small rituals, and redefining what summer means to her.
Paige’s story shows us how to find peace in summer’s simple moments, embracing warmth and intention close to home — a beautiful reminder that summer is what you make of it.
Abby shares what fully living looks like with a chronic illness, how she adapts summer activities to care for her body, and why it's okay to rewrite the rules of summer to fit your needs.
For Kimmy, summer isn’t about chasing perfection—it’s about presence, play, and self-love. She shares how chronic illness reshaped her summer in the most beautiful ways.
Caprisha is an educator and disability advocate. She shares her experience living with epilepsy and migraines, unpacking her journey with disability identity, ableism, and what true disability representation means.
Lily shares how she embraces her disability with confidence, compassion, and style—showing that every part of her journey is worth celebrating.
In this powerful spotlight, Sara Johnson opens up about her journey with Long Covid and Gastroparesis. She shares how Disability Pride Month has deepened her sense of strength and community, and how she uses fashion, mobility aids, and advocacy to celebrate her identity.
Maddie reflects on self-advocacy, redefining accessibility, and finding pride in her body’s resilience. Her story offers heartfelt encouragement for anyone starting their chronic illness journey.
In honor of Disability Pride Month, Erica opens up about her journey living with chronic, invisible illnesses. From daily challenges to moments of deep empowerment, she shares how she’s learned to advocate for herself and others while embracing her strength. Read her story to better understand the realities of disability and how we can all show up for this community in meaningful ways.
Nelly shares her journey living with visible and invisible disabilities, embracing self-worth, and advocating for a more inclusive world.
Bree opens up about living with invisible illness, unlearning internalized ableism, and reclaiming her identity. Her story is a powerful reminder that disability isn’t always visible—and strength doesn’t always look the way we expect.
Kealee shares her powerful story of living with a disability and chronic illness. Through her experience with POTS, she’s learned to advocate for herself, find strength in rest, and support others in the disability community. In this blog, she shares how disability has impacted her mental health and what she wishes more people understood. This powerful read is a reminder that disability doesn’t always look visible — but it’s always real.
Claire’s story is about finding little moments of joy and pride while living with chronic illness. She opens up about the ups and downs, celebrating small wins, and learning to embrace her disability with strength and hope. It’s a reminder that even tough days can hold meaning.
Olivia opens up about one piece of advice that has made a lasting impact on her mental health: “It’s not your fault.” Through her story, she reminds others that they are not alone—and that grace and self-compassion are just as important as medical care.
Caprisha’s chronic illness journey is one many warriors can relate to—feeling the pressure to stay independent while battling fatigue and new limitations. But a simple, powerful piece of advice helped her turn rest and asking for help into acts of strength.
Raegan has learned that joy can exist alongside hardship, even in the midst of chronic illness. Through moments of connection, self-compassion, and a supportive community, she has redefined happiness on her own terms.
