Real and inspiring voices of the chronic illness community By Jenny Lelwica Buttaccio Posted 12/13/19 In 2006, Christina Kovacs graduated high school at the age of 17. That summer, as she eagerly awaited going to college, she came down with a case of the “summertime flu.” Her symptoms lingered, and she was placed on antibiotics; [...]
Real and inspiring voices of the chronic illness community By Jenny Lelwica Buttaccio Posted 10/17/19 (Content Notice: Please be aware that this article contains content about self-harm, suicide, and a suicide attempt. If you’re contemplating suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or dial 911. These services provide free, confidential support 24 [...]
Real and inspiring stories voices of the chronic illness community By Jenny Lelwica Buttaccio Image Credit: Tatiana Scher Photography Posted 9/11/19 Dirt, debris, smoke, yelling, and noisy construction work bombarded Amy B. Scher’s senses as she walked out of the airport in Delhi, India. The chaotic environment would later set the stage for her 2018 [...]
Real and inspiring stories voices of the chronic illness community By Jenny Lelwica Buttaccio Posted 8/23/19 Her illustrations and comics circulate far and wide among the chronic illness community on social media. They’re funny in their relatability — after all, who among us hasn’t wandered frantically through the house in search of our glasses, only [...]
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