Remembering Grandma's Garden: The Damask Rose for Skin HealingOne of my fondest memories of my grandmother – who passed away at a young age – is of flowers, plants, and...reactionscomments
Why I Don't Like to Call Myself an Eczema WarriorIn the eczema and chronic illness community, we have a tendency to refer to ourselves as “warriors” (myself included). But lately, I’ve...reactions4comments
How Meditation Impacted My Journey With EczemaLiving with eczema and/or TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) oftentimes feels like trying to navigate in a storm that never seems to end...reactionscomments
Using Tea Tree Essential Oil for EczemaEczema has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. The cycles of scratching and itching, red...reactions2comments
Preparing For A Doctor's AppointmentAs far back as I can remember, going to any doctor’s appointment has been an incredibly anxiety inducing and uncomfortable experience for...reactionscomments
How To Support A Loved One With EczemaJust as with anything in life, but particularly the more unpleasant experiences we go through, such as eczema and TSW (topical steroid...reactionscomments
Eyelid Eczema Flare Up and AllergiesAlthough having an eczema rash on just about any part of the body isn’t pleasant, to say the least, there are certain...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Melatonin for EczemaMany of us are already aware that melatonin can be used to aid our quality of sleep. But what about its use...reactions2comments
How I Use Crystal Healing for EczemaCrystal healing, although not a scientifically proven method of healing, has vastly grown in popularity over the last several years. Crystal healing...reactions4comments
A Letter to My BodyDear Body, I want you to know that I am sorry I didn’t learn to listen to you sooner. I am sorry...reactions2comments
Eczema and Bathing Suits: The StruggleLast year, I had the pleasure of going on vacation for the first time in 6 years. It was a beautiful time...reactionscomments
Compassion Fatigue Flare UpCompassion fatigue. I had heard the term before, but never quite fully resonated or understood it – at least, not like I...reactionscomments
The Only Way Out Is Through: Cancer Scare & Surgery With EczemaIn 2021, I faced one of the scariest challenges of my life. I had to have surgery to have the highest stage...reactionscomments
Opening Up To Life and Love AgainMuch of my life has been spent on truly traumatizing and painful experiences that continue to haunt me to this day. That...reactions1comment
The Journey To Self Compassion With EczemaSomething I have been working on cultivating for some time now, especially recently, has been the practice of self-compassion. So far, this...reactionscomments
*itch session: Navigating Heartbreak With EczemaNavigating relationships tends to be a bumpy road overall, and certainly has been for me most of my life. Unfortunately, dealing with...reactionscomments
A Bump in the Road After Starting a New Eczema TreatmentIn the previous two parts of this series I had the pleasure of sharing Becky Visser’s story about deciding to change treatment...reactionscomments
Embarking on the Path of Starting a New Eczema TreatmentAlthough just about everything in regard to dealing with eczema tends to be a hassle in one way or another, one of...reactionscomments
Staying True To Yourself in the World of AdvocacyFor as long as I remember, since starting topical steroid withdrawal back in 2014, I have been a very outspoken advocate. I...reactionscomments
A Permanent Scar: Bullying & Shame With EczemaI have always been somewhat of a “loner” and “outsider” growing up. Being a refugee in a new country at 10 years...reactionscomments
