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...I come from a long line of gardeners. My great grandfather was a proper professional English Gardener. My grandmother grew lots of veggies, including a crop of carrots pushed into...

...Doctors diagnosed me with ankylosing spondylitis at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we all know, everything was closed, and we couldn't travel to avoid spreading the viral infection...

...Ever wanna roll your eyes at someone who clearly has no idea what your disease is about — but who feels the need to share their thoughts or ask strange...

...I am always grateful for a good week. But there is always a sense of sadness that comes with it. A sadness that this is what I miss out on...

...Being kind to yourself is important when you have a chronic illness like ankylosing spondylitis. Some days self-compassion means cutting myself some slack when I feel too tired, sore, or...

...I’m still working out the details of what self-care means for me, and if I’m being honest my idea of self-care and my own personal needs are always changing. There...

...Editor's note: Read the first part of Katie's journey here.Have you ever experienced stomach issues and the need to evacuate your bowels so severely that you start sweating, shaking, slumping...

...It has been 2 years since I received my diagnosis of AxSpa and fibromyalgia. I remember this day like it was yesterday. It's a day I will always remember. A...

...In 2021, I started identifying as disabled. My chronic fatigue took over my life in late 2020, and a few months later, in early 2021, I decided to start using...

...I'd be surprised to hear that most people aren't feeling like a combustible blend of exhausted, wary, and squashed flat under the weight of these wild times. Add a twist...