Being Kind to Others When I'm Having a Bad Day...I used to remind myself that I'm not the only one going through things in life. Sometimes my expectations of others wasn't...reactions3comments
PIP Hell...I tried 3x times to get PIP. It's pure hell, embarrassing, and demeaning from having a solicitor with me who went back...reactions8comments
Losing Friends and Finding Community: Living With AS...It’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 First...I 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 Share...When 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 Illness...I 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 Illness...Last 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 Fair...Since 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 Florida...I 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 Gift...Shortly after diagnosis when I was about 18, I remember going to the theater where my sister was working at the time...reactions1comment
Preparation for Spine Surgery...We know in life, there is a prepping stage for all things. The same holds true for surgery. I am in that...reactions6comments
4 Things That Make Me Happy...2021 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 Routine...I'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-Care...You couldn’t pay me to relive 2021. It was the year that just wouldn’t quit. The worst parts were losing a dear...reactions2comments
Effects of Heteronormativity in Healthcare on LGBTQ+ Patients...From the start, I want to be clear that I do not intend to paint with a broad brush here. There are...reactions1comment
My Mobility Aids...During my thirty years so far of living with ankylosing spondylitis I had to make use of multiple aids. Glad that I...reactions9comments
Three Months Of CBD For Chronic Pain...I decided to start using CBD (cannabidiol, not to be confused with marijuana!) to manage my anxiety and mental health issues, which...reactions5comments
Four Low-Impact Exercises for Spondies...It’s that time of year again when most of us not only think about making changes to our daily lives, but we...reactions5comments
Expectations of Treatment: Rheumatology...Having managed axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) for the past few years, I have not always had great results when dealing with treating physicians...reactions4comments
Showering With Ankylosing Spondylitis...One of the things I struggle most with due to ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia is taking a shower. What used to be...reactions33comments
