Tips for Befriending Someone with Eczema
Adulting is hard. I think that’s what we should learn in high school. How to be an adult. What …
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Caring For Others
Caring for others is always hard. It’s especially difficult when you, yourself are living with a condition. It’s hard …
It’s The Little Things
There are certain times in life when you must appreciate the little things. Lately, doing exactly that has been keeping …
Disappointments and Wasting Time
Recently I found a social media influencer who had the most amazing skin. It was so pretty and flawless …
My Wedding Experience
Weddings…Need I say more? It’s apparently wedding season. I wasn’t aware of this. Nor was I prepared for …
My Body, My Decision
As someone living with a chronic illness, I am constantly getting unwarranted advice. People are always suggesting a …
Patient Burnout: The Real Deal or Nah?
You know, the other day I cried. I didn’t cry out of anger or sadness either. I just cried because …
Search Engines Don’t Know Everything
I absolutely love Google. I literally use it all day, every single day. I don’t think there’s a day that …
When You Find A Magical Soap
Recently I went on a little shopping trip. No not for clothes or shoes, but for soap! I took …
3 Summer Eczema Tips
It’s the Summer! Yay right?! I absolutely love the Summer. It honestly is one of my favorite times of the …
#SKINGOALS
“How is your skin so perfect?” This is a question I never imagined I’d hear growing up. I’ve never been …
Dating When You Have Atopic Eczema
When it comes to dating I have two different sides. One part of me is careless, in general. I really …
5 Tips For Flares
I’ve had atopic eczema since I was a child. While my skin isn’t always terrible, at times it does feel …
5 Things It’s Okay To Do With Atopic Eczema
Living with conditions like atopic dermatitis and eczema can be challenging. Our conditions don’t get much attention and it …
Allergy Season is Driving Me Crazy
Although I am terribly allergic to pollen, I never think too much about allergy season. – Sure, it’s my …
8 Tips for Traveling with Eczema
I recently talked about my 7-day international trip with atopic eczema. My skin wasn’t its worse, but it also …
Reality Check
It’d been a busy few weeks for me. I was traveling for IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) events, …
Self Confidence and Self Consciousness
On top of all of the normal, everyday worries of hair, nails, what to wear, what to eat, being too …
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Your Mental Health
I’ve lived with atopic eczema since I was a child. While my flaring is less severe now that …
Camping With Atopic Eczema
In 2017 I was invited to attend a retreat for IBD patients. We camped out for a few days …