How I Embrace The Summer DaysSummertime is here! The season of growth, slowing down, taking time off, enjoying the longer days, and more time outdoors. It is usually a...reactions1comment
Sticking With My Healthy Habits Through the HolidaysThe holidays are approaching fast! I will go home to see my family in the south of France for two weeks! What happens...reactions5comments
After Much Reluctance, I Tried CBD For AS And AnxietyOver the past few months, my ankylosing spondylitis has been flaring up. I definitely think the global pandemic and being in quarantine...reactions16comments
My AS Life Before DiagnosisI know I’m considered to be one of the lucky ones. From the onset of symptoms to diagnosis, it took one full...reactions4comments
Dealing With Difficult Family Members Over The HolidaysI’m sure most of us have at least one (or more) family member that just doesn’t quite get what we go through...reactions3comments
Self-Care: I Set Small Goals & Limit My ActivitiesWhether you realise it or not, you are dealing with everyday struggles and an unpredictability that comes with having AS. Pulling yourself out of bed, exercising, making your dinner or...reactions9comments
Laziness Does Not ExistEditor's note: Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Devon Price, a social psychologist who authored the book, Laziness Does Not...reactions2comments
My Recipe For Holiday HibernationDo you ever feel jealous that bears get to hibernate through the holidays? They go sauntering into their caves, easy as they...reactionscomments
Welcome, Friends!I used to love to use the app Stumble Upon. The way it worked is I would enter the website and probably...reactionscomments
From Self-Help Guru to Disability AdvocateA few years back I created a mental health and wellness website to both share my journey through self-discovery and in hopes...reactions4comments
I've Got COVID: Here's My StoryI had a pretty terrible March 2021. My father went into emergency overnight surgery after a routine operation that went badly. He...reactions2comments
Applying for Disability: Interview With Patient Leader Diana CastaldiniOur AS.net community has shared varying experiences regarding disability applications. Some people were approved right away, others appealed and eventually were approved...reactions6comments
AS and ConfidenceI have always thought I was a confident person. I have insecurities about certain things, as most people do, but I feel...reactions2comments
Removing the Scary Stigma of BiologicsI went into my first rheumatology appointment of the year last week with one thought on my mind: I think I might...reactions10comments
Casey, A Supportive Person in My LifeWhen I first got diagnosed with AS, I felt distraught. But I was very lucky to have someone in my life who is not...reactions5comments
Experiments While I’m Waiting for a CureDo you remember the first question you asked when you were told you had AS? For me it was immediate - “Is...reactions4comments
Tips for Parents with a NewbornI'm sitting on my bed as I begin this article. Next to me is Keegan (my husband with AS) and my 8-week-old...reactions5comments
3 Ways To Get An Energy BoostJust to set the stage-—I’m not the one with AS. My husband, Keegan, is. And I’m his caregiver. We both are at...reactions4comments
How Connecting to Nature Helps Chronic PainKeegan, my husband with AS, always has loved being outside. When I first met Keegan, I was surprised at the 30-minute ride...reactions5comments
The Good Enough CaregiverFor years at the end of the day, I'd sit down on the couch exhausted. I'd look over to my husband, Keegan...reactionscomments
