3 Ways I Keep Track of my Health
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As a person living with a chronic illness, I probably have more doctor appointments throughout the year than a person who...
To Cover Up or Go Bare: The Big Debate Behind Psoriasis...
In 2004, I entered a beauty pageant and almost quit because of my psoriasis. I remember arriving at the dress rehearsal full of anxiety....
4 Ways to Help a Tall Teen Girl Embrace her Height
According to UberFacts, If you are 6 feet 2 inches tall, then you are taller than 94% of the world.
One day I was in Walmart...
Navigating Fashion While Living with Psoriasis
I love fashion, however, living with a visible disease like psoriasis creates a challenge for me to authentically express myself through my clothes. Some...
5 Emotions of Psoriasis and How Support Groups Can Help
5 Emotions of Psoriasis and How Support Groups Can Help
I was diagnosed with psoriasis in the early ’90s when it was hardly understood, and...
Alexis Crawford’s Death: “Trust No One” is the Wrong Message
Clark Atlanta Student Alexis Crawford's death is heartbreaking. She was killed by her best friend/roommate and her boyfriend. Many parents have shared sentiments of...
Check Out My Story on Everyday Health
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Alisha says that she lived with shame for most of her life. “It’s a very visible, very...
A Growing Strawberry in the Winter
I'm from a small town, and every year they do what's called the Strawberry Festival. It's a big event, and people from all over...
Treating Psoriasis as a Kid in the 90s
In 1993, at seven years old, I was 90% covered with psoriasis. Due to my age and lack of research on adolescences with psoriasis,...
6 Lessons about Life I Learned from Skydiving
On July 21st, 2019, one day before my birthday, I stared fear in the face and defeated it. I went skydiving and gained a...