As we step into 2025, it’s a good time to reflect on how far we’ve come and to focus on the small but meaningful steps that help us move forward. Here’s how Shannon is approaching this year with self-compassion, joy, and the support of community.

The challenges of sickle cell disease have reshaped Keelie's approach to the holiday season. Keelie has learned to adapt her traditions, focusing on ways to celebrate while prioritizing her health and well-being – read her full story. 

Despite Nicole's chronic illness challenges, she has learned to find balance and joy during the holiday season. Through her story, Nicole hopes to inspire and support others facing similar struggles, reminding them they are never alone, even during the holidays. 

Bree shares her journey of navigating the holidays while managing multiple chronic illnesses.  Explore her strategies for prioritizing health, setting boundaries, and creating meaningful moments during the holidays. 

The Care+Wear "Travel with Care" Holiday checklist helps ensure your holiday trips are safe, well-prepared, and full of joy. 

Navigating the holiday season with chronic illness can be overwhelming, but it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. In this blog, CoraBeth shares invaluable insights on setting boundaries, managing expectations, and finding joy in new traditions.

The holiday season brings joy, connection, and cherished traditions, but it can also come with challenges—especially when living with a GJ mic-key button feeding tube and being 100% tube-fed by Kate Farms. Here's how Erica has learned to embrace the season with confidence, comfort, and the support of my loved ones.

Lauren is a passionate advocate for chronic illness awareness who shares her journey to highlight the challenges faced during the holiday season. Living with gastroparesis, she navigates the joys and difficulties of festive traditions, especially regarding food. In this heartfelt reflection, Lauren offers insights on finding joy and meaning during the holidays while prioritizing health and well-being.

Audrey, a chronic illness warrior, shares how nurses have played a crucial role in her journey toward well-being and self-care. In moments of fear and hesitation during a medical procedure, her nurses offered comfort and provided resources to help her feel supported. Read more to learn about the impact these remarkable healthcare heroes have had on Audrey's life.

Jaclyn has spent years navigating complex medical conditions and has learned the importance of advocating for herself and building trust with her healthcare team.  Her story highlights the power of honest communication, proactive care, and gratitude for physicians who truly listen and understand.

Isabelle has been under the care of Dr. Peter Rowe at Johns Hopkins for over 10 years, and through their unique relationship, she has gained invaluable insights into the world of chronic illness and healthcare.

Explore Isabelle’s special relationship with Dr. Rowe and how it’s influenced her path as a patient and advocate.

Abby has experienced both the challenges and the compassionate care provided by healthcare workers throughout her journey. Her story highlights the profound impact that nurses and healthcare teams can have when they go beyond medical care and offer emotional support, encouragement, and understanding

Miranda’s journey as a patient has been marked by moments of vulnerability and fear, but also by the incredible healthcare workers who’ve made a lasting impact. She shares the profound connection she formed with a nurse who went above and beyond, offering not just medical care, but emotional support and friendship.

Navigating healthcare as a rare disease patient can be a difficult experience filled with uncertainty and frustration. However, Tayler's journey has taught her that building a strong, trusting relationship with her healthcare team is essential for not only healing but also for maintaining her mental and emotional well-being.

Kimmy, a chronic illness warrior and advocate, shares how this nurse's kindness and compassion helped her navigate a difficult period, highlighting the importance of the healthcare workers who go above and beyond to care for their patients.

Kate has been living with metastatic breast cancer for nearly 12 years, undergoing over 180 treatments. She shares her experience of navigating life with MBC, finding peace in the chaos, and appreciating the beauty in everyday moments.

Caregiving is an act of love, sacrifice, and deep compassion. In Erica's life, her aunt Joanne has been that foundation, offering a kind of unwavering support that words alone can't fully express. Explore the impact Joanne has made on Erica's health journey.

In this heartfelt blog, Izzy shares her personal journey of living with chronic illness and the profound impact her mother, as her caregiver, has had on her life.

Navigating life with a chronic illness is incredibly challenging, but having the support of a dedicated caregiver can make all the difference. In this blog, chronic illness warrior Aleeta reflects on her journey with a rare disease and how her mother’s unwavering support has guided her path toward healing and strength.

Claire and Lulu are a disabled couple who have learned to navigate the unique challenges of daily life together. In this blog, they share their experiences of balancing their needs, the crucial role caregivers play in their lives, and the lessons they’ve learned about seeking help and supporting each other through difficult times.