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…
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 any chronic health condition, you eventually face a crucial decision: whether to fully commit to your healing journey or just do enough to get by. True commitment means going beyond the bare minimum and dedicating yourself wholeheartedly to the process. Photo by Ugne Vasyliute on Unsplash Doing the Bare Minimum For much…
