Tag: eczema
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From The States
Hello loves! From March to April, we get to see all of our Australian and New Zealand rockstars, but once June hits, we are on to North America! On this stretch of the documentary, we will be seeing more doctors/leaders than advocates (which is exciting!), and I can’t wait to finally meet some of these…
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The Parting Glass
As I plan out every detail of this upcoming documentary, I can’t help but reminisce about my first trip around the world. There were moments, since the day I published my old Preventable website, where I could feel failure breathing down my neck. I wasn’t raising enough money. I was heartbroken from a sudden separation…
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Prisoner of War
I recently came across a piece of work that spoke about war heroes. Many were men who had been held captive and tortured for long periods of time. One such man was high-ranking naval officer, Jeremiah Denton. His plane went down over northern Vietnam, forcing himself to eject before it crashed. He and his co-pilot…
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Peter Panning
Topical Steroid Withdrawal is a large facet of my life, an overarching theme that overshadows the rest. Over the summer, I tried running from it. I didn’t want to talk about it, think about it, argue about it, post about it. I just wanted to be. As if it were behind me. Then, boom, a…
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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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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…