Author: Briana Banos
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Renata’s T.S.W. Journey
We all may be walking beside each other, but our stories are never the same. Name: Renata Feiner Age: 47 Work: Stay at home grandma – if I had been working in corporate I would’ve had to quit Date of Withdrawal: First (1/1/15) Second (1/1/17) What type(s) of steroids did you use? Betamethasone, triamcinolone, prednisone…
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Meet Zainab
Date of withdrawal: 6th November 2017 Birthday: May 1st, 1989 What is … your favorite Starburst flavor? Strawberry your favorite book? Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Zafon your favorite Robin Williams movie? Mrs. Doubtfire your biggest weakness (not physical)? Overthinking Your biggest pet peeve? The sound of coughing Would you rather … play the…
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Jen’s T.S.W. Journey
We all may be walking beside each other, but our stories are never the same. Name: Jennifer Powers Age: 36 Work: Self employed/Coaching business, but business has suffered majorly due to TSW Date of Withdrawal: Dec 1, 2021 What type(s) of steroids did you use? Protopic, Elidel, Elicon, Prednisone, and many others (*did not specify…
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When Grief is Like Glitter
There comes a time when everything reminds you of what you’ve lost. You can think positive thoughts, you can recite affirmations, but they aren’t able to fill the void. It’s hollow and echoes when you call out for help. During this time, it’s winter. It’s a barren, leafless forrest where you pray for sunlight and…
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Meet Beth
Date of withdrawal: July 19, 2020 Birthday: December 13, 1989 What is … your favorite Starburst flavor? The green one, whichever flavor that is! your favorite book? Behind Closed Doors, B. A. Paris (love a thriller) your favorite Robin Williams movie? Ms. Doubtfire,dear! your biggest weakness (not physical)? Not trusting my strength at times Your…
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Censored Skin
At the beginning of October, I gave in and downloaded Tik Tok. I didn’t want another app that would essentially suck up my time, but it was Eczema Awareness Month, and I wanted to reach as many people as possible. Hence, my Tik Tok account went live. I had no idea what I was doing.…
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Perfection is a Sickness
I always thought it was everyday people who perpetuated the need to have beautiful skin. To have it glow, be silky-smooth, and never have a blemish in sight. But maybe I am wrong. Maybe it starts inside a doctor’s office. Ever since being diagnosed with Topical Steroid Withdrawal almost eight years ago, it’s as if…
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Meet Bri
Date of withdrawal: 1/25/15 Birthday: October 30, 1988 What is … your favorite Starburst flavor? Orange your favorite book? The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry your favorite Robin Williams movie? Mrs. Doubtfire your biggest weakness (not physical)? Imposter Syndrome Your biggest pet peeve? Not knocking before opening a door Would you rather … play…