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I am a 28 year old living in NY
JIA diagnosed age 2 // PsA diagnosed age 26
Documenting life with
•here to advocate • raise awareness • connect•

17/01/2024

I’m one whoopsie away from a complete menty b 🤪
What’s the silliest brain fog induced mistake you’ve made?

12/10/2023

Today is !!!!
I have been living with autoimmune arthritis for 28 years now (JIA + PsA) My arthritis is relentless and unpredictable. It’s broken me down to little pieces and I have fought hard to put myself back together. It has shown me how strong I can be. It’s shaped me in good ways and bad (literally- my elbow is now misshaped 🤪) It has pushed me to become an advocate, to share my struggles publicly so others can find hope and community.

The mental and physical strain of arthritis is something I deal with daily. So really, every day is arthritis day for me and millions of others. But today we come together to raise awareness. if you’re living with any form of arthritis - I see you. Living with an invisible illness is HARD. The constant struggle of not appearing sick, wondering if people believe you. Sometimes even questioning yourself! But this little corner of the internet, where spoonies have found each other is a wonderful space of shared experience and support. I’m glad you are here 🫶

31/08/2023

I’m 4/4 this week. How about you?

18/07/2023

This is the face of juvenile arthritis. Little me before ➡️ after treatments started working. July is national JA month. Spreading awareness that kids get arthritis is something I am so passionate about. I was diagnosed in 1995 at age two. There weren’t many treatment options for kids at that time. I was given steroids and tons of liquid Motrin. People tend to hear the word arthritis and think of an older person with tired achey joints. But the reality is, for many people (including kids!) this disease is a systemic beast that can be difficult to control.
I imagine the look in that first picture is how little me would react if I could tell her we still don’t have a cure for this awful disease. But that is exactly why awareness and education is so necessary. So let’s get loud and remind everyone out there that

08/07/2023

It’s been pretty quiet on this account lately… here’s why.
In April I started feeling really terrible and experiencing new symptoms, feeling like I was going to faint, overheating, heart palpitations .. after the usual chain of events being passed around to all different doctors, tests, scans and more tests, I officially received a new autoimmune diagnosis this past week. Graves’ disease. At first I felt relieved to have answers and a treatment plan. But over the last few days the reality has hit hard. Another disease to manage. More medication, more side effects, more blood work, more potential comorbidities. It’s all so exhausting. If anyone here has graves, DM me! I’d love to chat about it🫶

22/06/2023

I’d like to get off of this torturous rollercoaster, thanks 🎢

20/05/2023

Just when I think I’m in the clear from the dreaded postpartum flare… here we are 🥲

11/05/2023

It was so wonderful being interviewed by for their podcast! I shared all about my diagnosis story as well as my experience with pregnancy and being a new mom with a chronic illness. Just in time for Mother’s Day! Check it out on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🤍

04/05/2023

Let’s talk about enthesitis in honor of PsA awareness month! One in three people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) deals with enthesitis. While it can affect anyone, enthesitis is much more prevalent (and more likely to become chronic) in cases of PsA and other forms of spondyloarthritis. Personally, enthesitis pain was my earliest sign of PsA, starting in my knee and moving to my elbow. Currently my heels, ribs and SI joints are most affected. Enthesitis in multiple areas can be a telltale sign of spondyloarthritis.

21/04/2023

Chronic illness can be hard to understand unless you experience it yourself. Well intended comments can actually be hurtful. Here are some suggestions to share with the people in your life 🫶

31/03/2023

Have you struggled with figuring out which route is best for treating your chronic illness? We are often meant to feel like we have to choose conventional vs holistic treatments. Link in b i o to read my full article “How I Found Balance with Conventional and Holistic Treatments to Manage My PsA” on

25/03/2023

Who else catches themselves in this cycle?! It’s so hard not to do alllll the things when you wake up with more energy and/or less pain. Pacing is so important but not an easy skill to master. How do you pace yourselves on good days?

23/03/2023

I saw 5 different doctors across a couple of specialties while trying to figure out my re-diagnosis situation. Not only were these doctors not looking at the full picture, they were dismissing me and causing me to second guess myself. But when the pain became so bad I was unable to walk or even feed myself, I knew I had to push back harder. Keep fighting for help. You deserve to be heard 🤍

18/03/2023

Today is World Young Rheumatic Disease Day! When I was about 2 years old I began limping and crying when I had to walk. Then my parents noticed swelling in my ankle and took me to the doctor. X-Rays were done and they showed nothing! But my parents kept pushing for answers. We eventually ended up seeing a rheumatologist and I was diagnosed with JIA (Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis) My hope on this World Young Rheumatic Disease Day is to simply raise awareness. We never know what a person or a child could be going through. INVISIBLE ILLNESS CAN HAPPEN AT ANY AGE!

17/03/2023

Have you ever been asked to describe your pain? It’s not easy! Especially when you live with chronic pain. We tend to do our best to ignore it most of the time. Then there is the added challenge of brain fog! I hope this helps you during your next doctors appointment or conversation with a loved one 🤍

11/01/2023

Meet the new love of our lives! Baby Cal 🤍

07/12/2022

Losing your train of thought mid-sentence, forgetting why you just walked into a room, putting the coffee pot in the fridge instead of the milk, Mixing up and fumbling your words… I could go on! Brain fog can make your days feel a heck of a lot more difficult and frustrating. Remember to give yourself some grace and be patient with yourself. If you are experiencing brain fog, your body is going through a lot. You are doing your best! 🤍 Some ways I help myself through the fog:
•to-do lists so I can visually check off what’s done
•keep notepads & pens around to jot thoughts down
•phone reminders or alarms
•routines
What helps you with brain fog?

28/11/2022

Anyone else experience an increase in anxiety when you flare? 🙋🏼‍♀️ My body is hurting today and my brain is buzzing because of it. Some ways I cope with painxiety:
•vent about it
•get some fresh air
•gentle stretches
•listen to music
•meditate

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