Cassia Pelton

Disability is a complex topic, so naturally, there are many ways to think about it. The disabled community has different ideologies — some people view their disabilities as blessings, while...

As the COVID-19 pandemic drudges on, so does my frustration, as I watch people I once thought to be intelligent make brainless decisions that contribute to the spread. These poor...

For anyone, dating can be scary — putting yourself out there, being vulnerable, and hoping that the other person accepts you. Having a chronic illness adds another dimension to that...

I try not to sugarcoat the reality of having a chronic illness like ankylosing spondylitis (AS), because it truly sucks. But whether it’s the optimist in me or a coping...

I am almost 22 years old and entering a new stage in my life. It’s a period of big changes and big decisions. My peers are starting their careers; some...

February 27th, 2020 marked the two year anniversary of the day I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis. I call it my diagnosis-versary. For me, it’s a day that’s just as...

If you know someone with a chronic illness like axial spondyloarthritis, you may have questions. This is a good thing — it likely means you want to better understand and...

When I was 18 years old, I developed ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a genetic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the spine. The main symptoms of AS include joint pain and...

I was recently scrolling through Instagram when I saw a post from a self-proclaimed fitness coach. It said: “No disease is inherited! Laziness causes disease, treat your body right!” First...