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Discover how Miranda transformed her medical experiences into advocacy, community support, and meaningful impact. Learn from her inspiring journey and find ways to navigate life with chronic illness.

Kristy’s story reveals the hidden layers of living with chronic illness—from grief and missed milestones to joy, advocacy, and breaking silence. Read her words of strength and truth.

Anita’s story is one of courage, grief, and purpose. Living with Neuroendocrine Carcinoma IV, she shares her truth on loss, taboos in healthcare, and the gift of finding community.

Em reflects on strength, authentic friendships, and self-kindness while navigating chronic illness, offering inspiration to those on similar healthcare journeys.

Read Caitlin’s story of strength and perseverance through chronic illness. Learn how resilience, self-care, and support from loved ones help her navigate life’s challenges.

Layla opens up about her chronic illness journey, breaking silence, advocating for herself, and how greater understanding in healthcare can make a real difference.

Living with chronic illness, Sara opens up about her experiences, advocacy efforts, and the habits that make navigating care a little easier.

Nicole’s story is a reminder that care goes beyond medical treatment. Read how she finds joy, builds connections, and creates moments that matter despite chronic illness.

Through resilience, faith, and the power of community, Aleeta has learned to navigate life with complex health challenges. Her journey is a reminder that even in the hardest moments, hope and support can be found.

After two abdominal surgeries this summer, Corabeth shares her journey of rest, healing, and finding joy in the little moments that make recovery meaningful.

Living with POTS can make hot summer days challenging. April shares how she stays cool, manages her health, and still finds joy and connection during the summer months.

Claire shares her journey with Crohn’s—from hospital stays and surgery to finding strength in rest, daily routines, and spending time outdoors.

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.