Grief is a deeply personal and often overwhelming experience. For those living with a chronic illness like psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, grief can take a toll not just emotionally but physically as well. The emotional weight of loss can lead to increased stress, which in turn can trigger flare-ups and worsen symptoms. The Day My […]
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I barely think about my feet—most of the time, they’re hidden. It wasn’t until I noticed someone else’s smooth, flawless feet that I became self-conscious about mine. What often feels like the most insignificant part of our body, constantly pressed to the ground as we go about our day, has recently become the center of
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There have been countless moments in my life when well-meaning friends tried to comfort me. I’m sure we’ve all heard the phrase, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” But unless you’ve walked in my shoes, you can’t truly understand what I’ve been through. I’ve had psoriasis for 56 years—a journey filled with
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Living with psoriasis is a challenge—physically, emotionally, and socially. I was diagnosed with severe psoriasis at the age of five and have dealt with the ups and downs of this disease for most of my life. Skin conditions, as many know, can bring about fear and tension. Explaining them repeatedly to friends, family, and colleagues
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