Modern But Not InclusiveHow Society’s Fixation on Independence as a Universal Goal Excludes Disabled, Chronically Ill People In our obsession with independence, we often forget that human beings have always been part of communities -- thriving and surviving through support and cooperation. By Devrupa Rakshit
Not A StereotypeWhat It’s Like To Live With: Borderline Personality Disorder "When I got rediagnosed -- I felt everyone was going to hate me. I was suicidal mainly because of how badly BPD is portrayed in the media." By Devrupa Rakshit
"I've Got No Spoons Left"What The ‘Spoon Theory’ Means for People Living With Chronic Illnesses, Disabilities The theory helps convey the amount of energy it takes to perform everyday tasks -- allowing people to connect with others and practice self-compassion. By Devrupa Rakshit
Believe My PainWhat It’s Like To Live With: Endometriosis "I feel so angry and so helpless knowing how common it is, and yet how the medical community just neglects it." By Devrupa Rakshit
One Leap ForwardScientists Develop Quick “Game‑Changing” Test to Diagnose Parkinson’s Disease More than a quarter of Parkinson's patients are initially misdiagnosed, but a quick, easy swab test could change that. By Satviki Sanjay
Making Up For ItHow I Have Sex: ‘My Chronic Pain Feels Like a Flaw That I Have to Compensate For’ This month, we bring you the sex life of 30-year-old N.N., as she navigates a sex life with chronic pain. By The Swaddle Team
Sisterhood of the SickFor Women With Chronic Illness, Health Mentorship Is an Essential Part of Health Care "I just felt so much relief that there was somebody else in the same boat." By Liesl Goecker