Body Image and Living with Chronic Illness
Chronic illness can play a massive role in how you perceive yourself -- especially your body's changes due to not only the illness itself but also the medications you have to take. Registered nurse Casey Howell breaks down how to deal with these issues and much more.
Six Tips to Make Your Event Accessible for the Disabled
Planning an event? Want to make sure it is fun for all of your guests? Then you’re in the right place! Here are six tips to ensure your event is accessible for those with disabilities.
Long Covid and the Subsequent Roller Coaster Ride: Sara’s Story
In 2020, Sara life took an unexpected turn when she contracted a virus while working as a preschool teacher, leading to a long arduous battle with Long Covid. Tune in to read about her journey of being diagnosed with 10+ medical conditions and her determination to find out if her anxiety was truly just anxiety.
Jack Leach: A Fighter On and Off the Pitch
From Ashes hero to sepsis survivor. Jack Leach's battle with Crohn’s disease and sepsis is one of unshakable determination.
Overcoming Juvenile Arthritis: Ali’s Story
Fitness trainer and former junior olympian Ali DiGiacomo lets us know her story with JIA and, more importantly, how to overcome the illness and live a full and happy health.
How to Manage Stress While Chronically Ill
Being chronically ill and being stressed out are closely connected. Who could have guessed it? Here are some tried and true ways of fighting the anxiety that comes with being autoimmune.
Strength in Two Colors: LGBTQ+ Warriors Battling Autoimmunity
Happy Pride Month! Jasmin interviews two members of the LGBTQ+ community suffering from autoimmune diseases. How do the two intersect?
Nicole’s Story: Living with Lupus
Hear the story of our Education Director, Nicole Diaz, and she discusses her diagnosis and her long journey with Lupus in honor of Lupus Awareness Month.
The Invisible Pain of Fibromyalgia: My Journey
What is Fibromyalgia? What does it feel like? Why do doctor’s lie to their fibromyalgia patients? Fibromyalgia activist and WAAA member Jasmin Garcia answers these questions and more in her gut-wrenching tale.
What is the Workers with Autoimmune Ailments Alliance?
What is Double U Triple A? How can you help people with immune system diseases? Learn more in this article by WAAA member Jasmin Garcia.