Shawn

For a long time, I looked at my skin as an enemy. I felt like it threatened my friendships and my overall wellbeing. It caused me a lot of pain...

Recently I published an article talking about my experience exfoliating with eczema. It was something I wanted to try out and I figured others may be considering it as well...

It's that time of year again! Time to see all of the "new year, new me" posts. For those of us living with Atopic Dermatitis, we unfortunately know that's not...

Lately, I've been really trying to live a healthier lifestyle. Really I've been trying to make this change for a long time. I truly want to be better. I want...

When living with a condition that could possibly cause your skin to look and/or feel different at any moment, you can say products are kind of important. We are faced...

I am 100% the polar opposite of the patient I should be - and I'm well aware of this. I know what I should do to possibly help my skin and...

I recently shared my experience exfoliating my arms with charcoal and an exfoliating brush. It was...an interesting experience. I didn't love it, but it also wasn't the worst thing I'd experienced...

Adulting is hard. I think that's what we should learn in high school. How to be an adult. What does it take? How to write checks and make a full...

Caring for others is always hard. It's especially difficult when you, yourself are living with a condition. It's hard to find a good balance. You want to be there for...

There are certain times in life when you must appreciate the little things. Lately, doing exactly that has been keeping me afloat with so many life changes - leaving my...

Recently I found a social media influencer who had the most amazing skin. It was so pretty and flawless and while I know I shouldn't compare myself, I really wanted...

Weddings...Need I say more? It's apparently wedding season. I wasn't aware of this. Nor was I prepared for it - at all. This time of the year isn't my favorite...

As someone living with a chronic illness, I am constantly getting unwarranted advice. People are always suggesting a medication, a diet, a cream or an ointment I should try. I...

You know, the other day I cried. I didn't cry out of anger or sadness either. I just cried because I could. I was frustrated and sure, we're not in...

I absolutely love Google. I literally use it all day, every single day. I don't think there's a day that has passed in the last four years that I didn't...

Recently I went on a little shopping trip. No not for clothes or shoes, but for soap! I took a quick trip to Target and realized literally every soap was...

It's the Summer! Yay right?! I absolutely love the Summer. It honestly is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the heat. I love going swimming. I...

When it comes to dating I have two different sides. One part of me is careless, in general. I really just want to get to know people, hang out, have...

Living with conditions like atopic dermatitis and eczema can be challenging. Our conditions don't get much attention and it can be easy to feel like you're "less than" or your...

Although I am terribly allergic to pollen, I never think too much about allergy season. - Sure, it's my most dreaded time of the year. - But besides the fact...