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When Doctors Assume You Have an Eating Disorder
Any society, or really any group of people, will carry biases. We are taught – subconsciously much of the time – to make assumptions about people based on qualities like race, gender, age, etc. This does not make us bad
Confused About Feeding Tubes? Breaking Down the Types
If you’ve recently been told that you need a feeding tube, you likely have many emotions and questions. Know that you are not alone and, while this new chapter may feel scary, feeding tubes can be incredible tools for getting
Justin Bieber: Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Just a couple of years ago, Justin Bieber shared that he was battling Lyme disease. It was rough, but he was able to take the time and treatments needed to heal. He used his platform to advocate about Lyme, even
Disability and (In)Visibility: Not All Disabilities Are Visible
This week was the start of Disability Pride Month. We’ve loved seeing posts from our Friends in the Fight sharing their own stories of disability, both the challenges and the pride! One theme that comes up a lot in lived experiences
Disability Pride Month
Featured above: Friends in the Fight celebrating Disability Pride — @survival_of_the_sickest, @maddiexgordon, @taylorthetransgineer, @kristendoornbos, @thedisabledhippie As June winds down, I often feel a twinge of sadness knowing that Pride Month will end. I don’t care much that the silly rainbow-themed
Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month
June is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month. If you have never heard of MG, you are not alone! We reached out to Friend in the Fight Katie McCurdy to shed some light on this autoimmune condition that affects tens of thousands