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
Going To A Disability Job FairSince being diagnosed with AS, I have had real difficulties when it comes to finding employment. Prior to my diagnosis, I was...reactions8comments
Ankylosing Spondylitis and a Proposed Rule in FloridaI am furious, outraged, and all the other negative, angry words one can think of regarding a recent decision of the Florida...reactions2comments
My Lowest Point With AxSpa Was a GiftShortly after diagnosis when I was about 18, I remember going to the theater where my sister was working at the time...reactions1comment
4 Things That Make Me Happy2021 is a year that I’d love to forget. It just wouldn’t quit. The worst parts were losing a dear friend by...reactions6comments
Developing A Movement RoutineI've always been one of the "move it or lose it" types. Why? Because it's served me, and because movement is one...reactions2comments
4 Questions To Jumpstart Your Self-CareYou couldn’t pay me to relive 2021. It was the year that just wouldn’t quit. The worst parts were losing a dear...reactions2comments
