Romantic heartbreak is talked about all the time, and gets all the attention. It’s the central theme of so many stories, whether in blogs, books, songs, or movies. But what about friendship heartbreak? The pain of losing someone you trusted, someone you thought would always be there? Sometimes, that kind of heartbreak is even more…
Why It’s Okay To Prioritize Your Healing Over Advocacy When I first started Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) over a decade ago now, I felt like my entire life was upended and flipped upside down. I knew it would be difficult and painful, but the suffering, isolation, and seemingly endless battle with my body ended up…
When dealing with a chronic illness, there are a lot of things we have to “leave behind”, which adds an additional layer of grief, often following us on our healing journey, begging to be acknowledged and felt. Grief Beyond Loss of People Contrary to popular notions, grief doesn’t only happen when we lose someone close…
