How It Feels to Be Young and High-Risk During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Part IIEditors note: You can read Diana's "How It Feels to Be Young and High-Risk During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Part I" here. As...reactions2comments
The 2 Types of Grief and How They Affect ASGrief. We all know what grief is, but did you know you can experience grief when you have a chronic illness? I...reactions4comments
My Experience with the COVID-19 VaccineI will be the first to admit that when the Covid vaccine first became available, I was weary of it. As a...reactions2comments
A Day In The Life Of Someone With Ankylosing SpondylitisOne thing I find most people don’t understand when learning about AS is the fact that it affects every aspect of our...reactions7comments
My Flare EssentialsI’m currently going through a hip flare-up, so I decided to write this post about my flare go-to’s, or my essentials for...reactions10comments
How My Illness Woke Me Up to the Life I Wanted to LiveWe, as humans, are creatures of habit. Sometimes if we are not careful, we can get lost in the daily hustle and...reactions6comments
Early Signs of AS That I Didn't Pick Up OnI am often asked if there were early warning signs prior to my AS diagnosis. I used to believe that there weren’t...reactionscomments
You Probably Don't Understand My DiseaseWhen I tell people that I have an autoimmune condition, they always ask, "Oh, what is it?" I know they're not going...reactions2comments
How We Talk to Our Young Kids About AxSpaBecoming a parent brings so many unanticipated joys and challenges, but one my husband and I never thought about before was how...reactions4comments
My 5 Necessary ConveniencesI can’t be the only one battling the unfortunate notion that there’s something lazy, inferior, or otherwise wrong about seeking the easiest...reactions4comments
Baby Steps Are a Big Deal For a BabyI have a hate-love relationship for the term “baby steps.” Maybe this is because of my perspective as a parent (and the...reactions4comments
Signs Throughout My Life That It Was More Than Just TirednessGrowing up, I went through stages of depression, anxiety, and always not feeling well for long periods of time. I thought it...reactions1comment
Weight Management and Ankylosing Spondylitis - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactionscomments
Weight Management and Axial Spondyloarthritis - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactionscomments
Being Kind to Others When I'm Having a Bad DayI used to remind myself that I'm not the only one going through things in life. Sometimes my expectations of others wasn't...reactions3comments
Losing Friends and Finding Community: Living With ASIt’s no secret that getting diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can be a life-changing experience. It is an inflammatory disease that can...reactions4comments
Right Now, I Need to Put Me FirstI know today you are having a hard time. Last night, you went to bed thinking tomorrow would be a better day...reactions1comment
She's Battling Things Her Smile Will Never ShareWhen I was a little girl, I couldn't wait to grow up. I wanted it to happen so fast. I looked up...reactions8comments
Living With AxSpa Has Helped Me Build Resilience Facing IllnessI have lived with AxSpa for many years; along the way I got diagnosed with fibromyalgia as well. I came to a...reactions6comments
Tips for Going to Live Music With a Chronic IllnessLast week was my first time since becoming this ill that I had gone back to my happy place: live music. When...reactions2comments
