When I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, it made me question everything. I felt so angry with my body for betraying me this way. The feeling worsened during my flares, and before my last Continue Reading
autoimmune diseases
KIMBERLY’S AUTOIMMUNE STORY
MEET KIMBERLY I’m in Atlanta, I’m 23 years old and I have Scleroderma, Raynaud's and APS. My family is my motivation! DIAGNOSIS When I was eight, I was diagnosed with Raynaud's and Continue Reading
BANSARI’S AUTOIMMUNE STORY
MEET BANSARI I'm 26 years old and as a person I'm very talkative and expressive. I like to love and enjoy my life and have lot of ambitions and dreams for myself. Additionally, I enjoy exploring Continue Reading
ALYSSA’S AUTOIMMUNE STORY
MEET ALYSSA Born and raised in Chicago, I come from a big family. Growing up in a mixed heritage household and speaking 2 languages, I learned to love who I am and where we come from. My beliefs Continue Reading
Paleo Hot Cocoa
Paleo Hot Cocoa screams winter to me. It's one of my favorite holiday drinks and it remains special because it's one of those staples that only comes out once the temperature drops. Most Continue Reading
KATHERINE’S AUTOIMMUNE STORY
MEET KATHERINE Hello! My name is Katherine Simpson and I am 17 years old. I'm from the Raleigh area and just graduated from high school on June 5th! I live with my mom, dad, grandfather, and Continue Reading
Weathering Winter with Raynaud’s
I am not made for winter. Despite the fact that Christmas is in December and my birthday is in February, winter is my least favorite season for one big reason: I HATE to be cold… and I am ALWAYS cold! Continue Reading
STEFF’S AUTOIMMUNE STORY
MEET STEFF I’m an advocate for chronic illness and I try my best to raise awareness for Ankylosing Spondylitis and other chronic illnesses as well as mental illnesses. I live outside of Toronto, Continue Reading
Consider The ‘F’ Factor: How You Feel
Numbers May Not Lie, But They Don't Always Tell The Whole Story There is an algebra teacher in New York, long since eulogized, who is rolling over at the thought of me discoursing on anything Continue Reading
