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
Differentiating Inflammatory Back Pain from OsteoarthritisInflammatory back pain refers to pain and stiffness that comes along with an autoimmune condition such as ankylosing spondylitis. Wear-and-tear osteoarthritis and...reactions13comments
Patient Experiences: Applying for Disability BenefitsAre you in the process of applying for disability? Maybe you have some experience with the process? In the recording below, team...reactions1comment
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
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-CompromisedFor those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about...reactionscomments
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
Avoiding Cabin Fever During The CoronavirusThe last week has really turned in Philly: schools are closing, offices are encouraging workers to work from home, and the first...reactionscomments
Let's Talk about Sex and ASI'm not one to come out and easily talk about my sex life, or my sex life with Keegan. But part of...reactions1comment
The 3 Biggest Shocks of Becoming a CaregiverSome days, I don't really feel much like a caregiver to my husband, Keegan, who's suffered from AS for more than 10...reactions4comments