Opening Up
States have loosened their restrictions and businesses are reopening and accepting customers. Many Americans are returning to work and a sense of normalcy. For those of us who are immunocompromised or medically-complicated, this is far from over. For those starting to feel more stability, let’s remember that COVID-19 affects each of us differently, and give […]
Partnership For Progress: Mighty Well & Suffering the Silence
This is an important moment in history. We are in the midst of an uprising, demanding racial justice that is long overdue. And as we join this fight to dismantle systemic racism, we also find ourselves in the midst of another battle: the fight against COVID-19. Even as the world starts to open back up, […]
How We Give
As a mission-based company, Mighty Well is always looking for opportunities to give back. Patients and caregivers aren’t just our work, they are our community. We feel the effects of this experience, acutely. We want to make sure that everyone out there stays safe, but we also understand that finances are tough. We would like […]
Looking Back to Move Forward — 5 ways to safely create meaning this Independence Day
Happy Independence Day! COVID-19 is still present and a concern for us. Many communities are grappling with social and racial unrest. Landmarks and symbols of American history are being reevaluated through the lens of the racism and genocides they represent. Independence, the very value we celebrate every July, is a significant contributor to why the US is […]
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 […]
Compassion in Uncertain Times
Fear can do funny things to our brains. It disrupts the balance in our autonomic nervous system, activating the fight, flight, or freeze response. In times of fear, we are more likely to pull inward or lash outward at potential threats. This is a perfectly normal survival mechanism and something we are seeing during COVID-19. […]
Why We Wear Masks
At the very start of the COVID-19 crisis in America, medical-grade masks were recommended for those likely in contact with the virus. The CDC stated that simple cotton masks were not particularly helpful. But then, seemingly overnight, the CDC declared that not only were cotton masks helpful, but everyone should be wearing them. So… what […]
Surviving Allergies in the Time of Covid-19
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine posted “What a truly uncomfortable time to have one’s allergies acting up.” And boy is it the truth! Sure, allergies are never fun; the itching, sneezing, coughing, phlegm, and more… but COVID-19 has taken the discomfort to a whole new level. Every time I cough I have […]
Supporting Loved Ones Through Mental Health Challenges
In challenging times, we all experiencing heightened anxiety and feelings of depression. We feel grief, fear, and uncertainty. And this can be especially difficult when we are separated from the support systems that have kept us going through tough times in the past. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I wrote about the new empathy that society […]