The Hardest Part of This DiseaseHow many of you wish more people around you would understand? How many of you wish living in this world, as a...reactions4comments
What IfsWith something like ankylosing spondylitis, there are so many physical effects of the condition that it’s sometimes easy to overlook the mental...reactions19comments
Even The Nicest People Don't Get ItYou know how living with ankylosing spondylitis can feel like speaking a language that only you understand? It can be really isolating...reactions6comments
3 Frenemy Habits Threatening Your Self-CareI hate finding out that somebody wasn’t actually my friend. It’s painful and embarrassing, especially when the evidence was plain for me...reactions4comments
I Feel Unwelcome in My Own BodyThe other day a friend sent me a poem and one line really stuck out to me. It said, “Growing inside of...reactions6comments
Exploring Fibromyalgia: Is It My AS or Something New?I have been back on Humira for 6 months now, which is the same drug that had put me into remission for...reactions3comments
Fatigue, The Mother of All Calls From Inside The HouseAnybody reading this already knows that arthritis is serious. It hurts. It burns. It stops people in their tracks with brain fog...reactions3comments
7 Questions for Checking in With A PartnerNext month marks 14 years since Keegan and I got together. I remember it very fondly. We were 17-years-old and mutual friends...reactions2comments
Adapting to Work Environment Changes with AxSpAThere’s a huge shift happening right now in on the work scene, with employees demanding more in terms of benefits, pay, and...reactions4comments
The Nutrition ParadoxWhen I was diagnosed with AS, I was also diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. A double whammy. I grew to understand that dietary...reactions4comments
I’m So Over It - Chronic Illness and Healthcare Burnout2021 was fun, tiring, wonderful, complicated, and stressful, among other things. Above all, it was a long, exhausting year full of healthcare...reactions4comments
Mourning My Former AthleticismReceiving an AxSpA diagnosis can come with a flurry of emotions, both good and bad. I received my diagnosis before my senior...reactions4comments
Another Day With Axial SpondyloarthritisIt is going on 2 months since returning back to work. I have good days and I have bad days. I love...reactions4comments
Inject With AliInjecting biologics can take a while to get used to. The AS and AxSpa community, especially on Instagram, have been sharing their...reactions4comments
Will I Ever Go Back Into Remission?As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, I was blessed enough to have lived 8 years in remission. During those 8 years I...reactions1comment
Revisiting My Old Life With the New MeI had a very inspiring coaching session as part of my Diploma in Life Coaching. I explained to the coach my plans...reactions2comments
Getting Back in Touch With My BodyI’d suffered from the pain of AS for years when I began to notice how disconnected I was from my body. Everyone...reactions3comments
Protecting My Peace And PurposeThe twists and turns of life have taught me that it’s essential to protect my peace of mind and honor my purpose...reactions5comments
How AS and Pregnancy Made Me A Medical UnicornDeciding to start a family while navigating life with ankylosing spondylitis wasn’t necessarily a hard decision. My husband and I recognized that...reactions12comments
Pain Management Referral for my Muscle SpasmsSo, today I had my rheumatology appointment. I wasn’t supposed to be seeing my rheumatologist until February, but my spasms have been so intense...reactions5comments
