Mighty Well Mask FAQ
You asked, and we listened! Here are answers to the questions we’ve been hearing from our Friends in the Fight: What size should I get? The Mighty Well Mask comes in three stylish colors and five comfortable sizes: KIDS, XS, S, M, L. See our fit and features guide for sizing charts and more! Our […]
Getting Back To It
These last few weeks, we’ve seen a wave of people getting out of the house, whether to enjoy the summer weather or to attend protests in support of Black lives. States are also beginning to loosen their restrictions and people are heading back to work, restaurants, and shopping centers. While this means renewed hope for […]
Mighty Well Mask Fit and Features Guide
Sofia: 130 pounds and 5′ 4″ (small charcoal mask) The effectiveness of wearing a mask depends largely on how it fits — the idea is for all air going in and out to be filtered by the fabric. This protects you from germs in the environment, and also prevents any germs you may have from […]
Moving in with parents
Life with chronic illness can be rife with complicated decisions. Many come with the added weight of grief — do I give up something I love or keep doing it because the emotional loss will be worse right now than the medical consequences? This is an ongoing process, as each year brings new changes of […]
Chronic illness COVID-19 survival guide
This unprecedented time has been a challenge for all of us. We are facing isolation, anxiety, health risks, grief, loss of income, and so many complex emotions. But that doesn’t mean we have to experience this alone! Our goal for the coming weeks is to offer support and community. Check out our 5 tips learned […]
10 Tips for Time at Home
The world has shut down in a way that is unprecedented until now. With so many people stuck at home, questions around how to fight boredom are popping up. For those of us with chronic illness, this is not a new problem! We are, in fact, the leading experts on the subject! So, if you […]
Spring Cleaning — Hitting Refresh During the COVID-19 Outbreak
As the days get warmer, I always find myself throwing the windows wide open and wanting to sweep away a winter’s worth of dust and grime. My antsy, cooped-up, squeamish response to a global health pandemic has only increased that impulse. Even experts — on change-making, mental health, and physical health alike — agree that […]
Keeping Spirits High During COVID-19
It’s been a wild few weeks! School closings, frantic grocery store runs, impacted income, social isolation… stress levels are on the rise across the board. Yet for those of us with chronic illnesses, stress can significantly impact our health. So what can you do to keep calm during this time of uncertainty? 1. Breathe. …seriously, […]