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How Gastroparesis Changed My Relationship With My Body: Lindsay's Story
Lindsay shares how gastroparesis changed her relationship with her body, adjusting to a feeding tube, TPN, weight fluctuations, and the support that helped her feel seen.
Off the Record: Gabby on What Living With Gastroparesis Really Looks Like
Gabby shares the unseen realities of living with severe gastroparesis, from loneliness and difficult days to finding support and holding onto joy.
Anita’s Story: The Nurse Who Saw Me Beyond the Hospital Room
In honor of Nurses Week, Ann shares how one nurse helped her feel seen, supported, and like herself again during recovery and treatment.
From Advocacy to Action: What Dee Marie’s Story Teaches Us About Building More Inclusive Healthcare
Dee Marie’s journey highlights how patient advocacy, identity, and lived experience can shape more inclusive healthcare systems—and what healthcare leaders can learn from it.
Lindsay’s Story: Life with a Feeding Tube
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.
What Living With a Feeding Tube Is Really Like: Olivia’s Story
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.
Emily’s Story: Choosing Care When Progress Has No Timeline
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.
How Care Changes Us: Lindsay’s Journey Through Illness and Hope
Lindsay’s story reveals how care evolves — from a task to a lifeline, from a gesture to a turning point. Her journey through chronic illness, diagnosis, and rediscovering herself is a powerful reminder of strength and humanity.
Saying No Without Guilt: Lonna’s Journey with Chronic Illness
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.
How I Redefined Summer on My Terms with a Chronic Illness: Abby's Story
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.
The Season of Self-Love: Kimmy’s Summer with Chronic Illness
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.
Learning to Speak Up: Maddie's Journey with Chronic Illness and Accessibility
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.
Bree’s Story of Chronic Illness, Identity & Advocacy
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.
Redefining Happiness – Miranda's Chronic Illness Journey
Miranda’s journey with chronic illness has reshaped her understanding of happiness. Rather than waiting for better days, she chooses to find light even in the hardest times.
Finding Strength, Joy, and Purpose in Chronic Illness – Maria's Story
Maria’s journey with chronic illness has changed the way she sees life, strength, and happiness. Her story is a reminder that life doesn’t end with a diagnosis—it just takes a new path.
Finding Strength in Community and Comfort in Care: Bree's Journey
Explore how Bree’s community and adaptive clothing have empowered her to navigate treatment with comfort and confidence.
Celebrating Progress and “Healing Forward”: Kaelee's Chronic Illness Journey
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.
Creating a Vision for Healing: Lonna's Reflections on 2025
As Lonna reflects on the year ahead, she shares her intentions, the steps she's taking, and the encouragement she holds close to her heart. Continue reading to learn more.
Embracing Healing in the New Year: Claire's Story
Setting goals or intentions can often feel overwhelming, but Claire has found that approaching this process with short-term intentions can create a more manageable path forward.
Balancing the Holidays and Chronic Illness – Nicole's Journey
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.
Reducing Holiday Stress with Sickle Cell Disease: Keelie's Journey
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.
The Power of Human Connection in Healthcare – Kirsten's Story
Kirsten is an experienced ICU nurse with a passion for compassionate, patient-centered care. She finds fulfillment in building meaningful connections with patients and their families, believing that empathy and trust are vital to the healing process. Kirsten’s dedication to nursing is fueled by moments that remind her of the profound impact healthcare professionals can have on the lives of others.
Experience NYC: Care Beyond the Pink Giveaway
We are excited to announce our exclusive NYC Getaway Giveaway for the breast cancer community as part of our Care Beyond the Pink initiative. This incredible experience offers a winner and their loved ones a chance to unwind and explore the heart of New York City.
The Lifelong Impact of My Caregiver: Izzy's Story
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 as a Disabled Couple: The Importance of Care and Support
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.
Traveling with Chronic Illness: Lonna's Tips and Essential Travel Items
Explore Lonna’s tips for traveling with a chronic illness, from must-have travel items to practical advice for managing health on the road. Discover how to stay comfortable, safe, and enjoy travel with a chronic condition.
Do Surgeon Scrub Colors Affect the Patient Experience?
In the world of healthcare, where trust and confidence play pivotal roles in patient-doctor relationships, the attire of a physician holds more significance than one might think. Recent research has delved into the association between a surgeon's scrub color and patient perception, shedding light on an intriguing aspect of healthcare that has largely remained unexplored.
Redefining Healthcare Through Chiropractic Care
Dr. Tyler Savory is the visionary behind Active Health Chiropractic, nestled in the vibrant heart of New York City. Discover Dr. Savory's transformative journey in chiropractic care, where he brings hope to clients, guiding them from uncertainty to healing.
Finding Light in the Darkness: Mazzy's Journey with Gastroparesis
Mazzy is a chronic illness warrior living with gastroparesis. Discover how compassion, vulnerability, and a strong support system helped Mazzy navigate through tough times and embrace a life worth fighting for every single day.
Surviving and Thriving: Crystal's Inspirational Cancer Journey
Join Crystal Morgan on her inspiring pancreatic and duodenal cancer journey, from the moment of diagnosis to becoming a thriver. Discover how she found solace in faith, built a strong support system, and participated in a groundbreaking clinical trial that brought hope to her and others.
5 Important Ways to Avoid Burnout as a Medical Professional
Learn how medical professionals can prioritize self-care amidst demanding schedules and high-stress environments. From prioritizing sleep to practicing mindfulness and connecting with colleagues, discover practical ways to promote physical and mental well-being while providing the best care for patients.
5 Ways I Prepare to Advocate for Myself in Healthcare Settings
Advocating for yourself as a patient in healthcare settings is not easy, but preparation helps. Here are 5 effective ways chronic illness warrior, Amanda, preps to advocate for herself during her hospital visits.
Madalyn's Chondroblastic Oateosarcoma Diagnosis Journey
Madalyn shares her diagnosis journey with Chondroblastic Osteosarcoma, also known as bone cancer, and advice to other warriors who may be going through a similar journey with cancer or another chronic illness.
Care+Wear Introduces New Colors to Its Popular Line of Premium Scrubs
Innovative Healthwear company adds hunter green and burgundy hues just in time for Fall
How To Find The Perfect Pair of Jogger Scrubs
The best pair of jogger scrubs will keep you comfortable and fashionable on-shift, and off. Find out key features to look for when buying your next pair of jogger scrubs.
How to Shower with a Cast: 5 Proven Methods to Stay Dry
Discover 5 simple and effective ways to keep your cast dry in the shower. Learn how to protect your cast with waterproof covers and other helpful tips for a hassle-free experience.
My Cervical Cancer Journey: The Importance Of Well-Woman Visits
Discover a powerful journey through cervical cancer, from misdiagnosis to survivorship. Learn about symptoms, treatments, and the importance of early detection.
Scrubs Made For Function and Fashion
How you feel in your scrubs determines how you perform during the day. Many clinicians prioritize comfort, especially during long shifts and being on the go. Our scrubs, created in collaboration with The Natori Company, are made of soft, flexible, antimicrobial, wrinkle-resistant fabric, allowing you to move effortlessly from home to hospital and everywhere in between.
What is Cervical Cancer? Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment
In light of Cervical Cancer Awareness month, we partnered with Dr. Carolyn Moyers, a board-certified OB-GYN and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine trained physician, to provide an expert overview of Cervical Cancer.
Meet Linda Genes: DAISY Award Honoree on Oncology Nursing and Compassionate Care
DAISY Award honoree Linda Genes shares how oncology nursing, whole-person care, and small acts of compassion have shaped her nursing journey.
Layla’s Story of Identity, Compassion, and Holding Onto Who You Are
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.
Rewriting My Holidays With Rest, Boundaries, and Self-Compassion: Nelly's Story
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.
The Moments That Rewrote My Story: Lonna’s Chronic Illness Journey
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.
The Heart of Care: Reflections from Bree's Chronic Illness Journey
Through her journey with chronic illness, multiple surgeries, and moments of deep faith, Gabrielynn discovered that real care isn’t only clinical — it’s human. Read her story of strength, connection, and learning to rest without guilt.
