My definition of healing has continuously shifted throughout my healing journey with Topical Steroid Withdrawal. When I first started TSW over a decade ago, my definition of healing was having clear and essentially perfect skin. I never expected my journey would take as long as it has, and that I would still be dealing with…

For me, the concept of surrender has always been challenging because I’ve always been a fighter. I had to adopt that mindset to navigate the numerous obstacles and pains in my life—whether physical, mental, or emotional. Many people can likely relate to this struggle. However, as I began to explore various healing modalities over the…

The Emotional Toll of Atopic Dermatitis and TSW Photo by Grace Madeline on Unsplash Fear of My Own Reflection Living with atopic dermatitis from a young age, I never really liked looking at myself. I was diagnosed with body dysmorphia as a teenager, but never thought too much of it. After all, most teenagers go…