Being a Friend in the Fight means flexing your empathy and action muscles frequently. We are always supporting our fellow illness warriors, online and in our day to day lives. As a result, Friends in the Fight can make great allies for anyone with complex, intersecting identities!
Whether you want to be an ally to someone you love with a chronic illness or disability, or someone who is marginalized for an identity that isn’t health-related, or you simply believe in being an ally as a way to oppose oppression, here are some tips to get you going: