A journey through burning skin, buried trauma, and eleven years of topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) into becoming whole

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If you're new, these are the. pieces that tell the heart of my story - from my TSW journey to trauma healing and survival.

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A Journey Through a Decade of Topical Steroid Withdrawal

Eleven years of fire, survival, and slow rebirth. My raw account of living through TSW.

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What is TSW and Why Isn't Anyone Talking About It?

Learn what Topical Steroid Withdrawal is, what causes it, symptoms, and more.


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Living Through the Siege of Sarajevo

My earliest memories were born in war. This is the story of the watchful child I carried into every layer of healing through trauma and TSW.

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Thank You For Breaking Me

Sometimes breaking is the beginning. A reflection on how collapse opened the door to healing from trauma and chronic illness.

Whether you are walking through TSW, carrying trauma, or simply seeking connection, you are welcome here. Please reach out — I’d love to hear from you.

For more information and resources about TSW, please visit www.itsan.org