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Finding My People and Protecting My Boundaries in the Chronic Illness Community

The chronic illness community brought me back to life, but I had to learn to navigate it's darker side.

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Can Chronic Pain Relief Be Playful? The Unexpected Benefits of Sexual Activity

Living with chronic pain may hamper sexual desire. But it just might offer the pain relief you've been searching for.

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When the Fairy Tale Ends: Divorce with a Chronic Illness

Divorce is difficult under the best of circumstances. Having a chronic illness complicates matters further. Be sure to consider all the legal, financial, social, and other implications before you proceed.

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Is Psoriasis Causing My Sexual Dysfunction?

Physical and emotional discomfort are two of the primary ways your skin condition might be affecting your sex life. Read on for other important factors and tips to help cope.

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How to Create and Keep Boundaries When You Have a Chronic Illness

IBD and other chronic illnesses can take a toll on how we value ourselves. But prioritizing our own needs is important for maintaining our physical and mental health.

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How to be Supportive When Your Partner Has a Chronic Condition

When your partner lives with a chronic condition it can be hard to know the best ways to support them. Here's how I would want a partner to support me in my daily life with chronic illness.

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6 Ways to Use the Spoon Theory to Improve Communication in Your Relationship

Communication is key to any healthy relationship. The spoon theory, a popular metaphor in the chronic condition community, is a tool that can help strengthen your bond.

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9 Tips for Talking with Friends and Family About Your Chronic Illness

Letting your loved ones know about your condition can help them support you. Writer and activist Nia G. explains how she approaches those conversations.

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8 Things I Learned During My First Year of Being a Parent with Chronic Illness

Being able to have kids was my first surprise. I've faced a lot of other challenges and surprises in the first year of my son's life. Here's what I learned and my advice.

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How to Create Holiday Boundaries When You Have a Chronic Condition

When you're living with a chronic condition, understanding and communicating your needs is imperative. These boundaries can be especially important during the busy holiday season.

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6 Things I Would Tell Someone Recently Diagnosed with Psoriasis

The world of psoriasis can be daunting, but the psoriasis community is here for you when times are good and when flares get tough.

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Psoriasis and Social Media: Avoiding 'Miracle Cures' and Finding Community

Social media can be an incredible place to find support, but it can also be full of salespeople selling snake oil.

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Living with Psoriasis Has Helped Me Find Beauty and Connection Through ‘Imperfection’

My entire life, I was told to be myself. Then, my first psoriasis plaque showed up, and "being myself" took on a different meaning.

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From Psoriasis to Eczema: Dating with a Chronic Skin Condition

I turned to social media to find out how others living with chronic skin conditions are navigating dating and relationships.

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5 Benefits of Disclosing Your Diagnosis While Dating

There is so much power, beauty, and potential that exists in revealing your health condition to a new dating partner.

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How to Communicate When Loved Ones Aren’t Accepting of Your Chronic Illness

Having a chronic illness can be a challenging experience, and it can feel even more challenging without the full support of those closest to you.

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The Importance of Setting Boundaries When You’re Living with a Chronic Condition — and How to Get Started

Your energy is too precious to be wasted on plans and activities that don't serve your health.

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Love and Disability: How to Tell Your Date About Your Chronic Illness

Knowing your person is out there doesn’t make disclosing your health history any easier, but these tips can help.