Throughout my upbringing, I often found myself as an “outsider” and a bit of a loner. At a young age, after surviving the Yugoslavian war, I found myself the center of bullying quite often, for many reasons. Of course, eczema was always one of those, as far back as I can remember. Looking back on…
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…
