Let this sink in!
The big question…
I was interviewed recently, by a writer who is formulating my story about Psoriatic Arthritis and Psoriasis, and they asked me a very difficult question at the end of the interview. The big question was ” What has psoriatic arthritis taken from you and taught you?”
At first I needed a moment to truly gather my thoughts and wrap my head around the first part of the question. What has PsA taken from me? I wanted to cry. Holding back a lot of emotion, I decided to answer the question as honestly as possible without completely breaking down…. I said “it’s taken everything”, “it has robbed me of a normal life” “it has taken a perfectly healthy person and has destroyed them from the inside-out” “it has taken so much from me, but I don’t let it stop me or define me” I proceeded to go on and the interviewer just kept writing tons of notes “I feel as though it’s taught me how strong I am, how determined I am, how persistent I am, to just keep going and fighting the good fight.” “You have to be strong, be your own advocate, do your research, have an incredible health team behind you and support system, and you have to show the world that you got this, it doesn’t have you” I wanted to keep on going, but I knew at the end of the hour and a half interview I felt exhausted. I felt like I had reopened so many wounds, and emotions I felt when I first got diagnosed.
I was spent. So I felt like that big question is a question that all of you can relate to. You can choose to let this disease take over you and consume you every day, or you can choose to fight like you’ve never fought before.
It’s a long journey that you’ll have to deal with for the rest of your life but we are all in it together. Keep fighting the good fight, keep your head up, and remember that YOU are a psoriatic arthritis warrior!!!!!!!
Keep Fighting The Good Fight!
💥🎉Happy 2020 psoriatic arthritis warriors! What are your goals for this year? What do you want to make happen? Continue to do? I am hoping to continue fighting the good fight and be an advocate for everyone who suffers from this chronic debilitating condition. I hope to inspire others and help them on their psoriatic journeys. I also hope to to continue my treatments, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and make more time to do what I love! So here’s to the new year! And here’s to all of you! Keep fighting the good fight, because you never know who you are inspiring! 💪🏼❤️
Psoriatic Arthritis Video!
Hey fans, followers, and readers!!
Check out the video I made for Wego Health & Novartis about life with psoriatic arthritis!!
Forgive Yourself
This is for all my warriors out there… Don’t forget about yourself…. but instead forgive yourself, and continue to forgive yourself. Keep fighting the good fight and continue fighting. Don’t forget where you came from and who you are.
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What shampoo do you like to use?? We can add it to the list!! 
Do your thing!
Sometimes you gotta just do your thing. Whatever that thing is, just do it. Don’t be afraid, ashamed, or scared. Conquer it, and you’ll feel on top of the world. Achieve it, and it will be yours forever. Own it, and it will be a part of you.
As a result of my arduous work on social media and networking sites, I am proud to continue to do my thing… and that thing is being a Psoriatic Arthritis Warrior and Patient Advocate Leader.
I promise to continue fighting the good fight, inspiring others, and educating the world about psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Hi 👋🏻
PsA Quick Rant…
Who else can relate to this????? 
Hello August!
I can’t fathom the fact that the Summer is half over….like where did it go already? August reminds us all of a long Sunday night…and sometimes it feels as though monday is just around the corner. Can you even believe that some stores have Halloween, thanksgiving, and Christmas decor up already? It’s insane. Just as one season is barely over, they are rushing through the next…only to remind us of just how fast time goes, and how quickly life is going by.
So what have you been up to this summer? Working? Cleaning? Swimming? Going to the Beach? Spending time with family? Hanging out with friends? Traveling? Nothing? Catching up on sleep? Watching T.V.? I hope that whatever it is you are doing, that you are taking some time for yourself and enjoying what is left of the summer! I spent most of my summer working, and now I get to relax and enjoy the next few weeks off before another school year begins for me.
PsA Update: I just had my Cimzia injections yesterday and I am feeling so much better today, already. I get 200 mg vials once a month (Which is 2 injections by my Rheumatologist every 4 weeks). I am also still getting light therapy 2x a week at my dermatologist office. With Cimzia, and Light Therapy, plus not being as stressed in the summer….it appears that my psoriasis is happy (my patches are pretty much gone…but the ghost outlines are still there) and my joints are happy for now. I never want to jinx anything, which is why I try not to celebrate too much when I am in between flares or healing. There are many factors that contribute to feeling good and looking good, but for the most part, lowering my stress levels has made a HUGE difference. Sleeping more and relaxing more has also definitely helped.
SO whatever you are doing this summer, please remember to take time for yourself and de-stress a bit. It will make you feel SO much better…even if it’s only temporary relief.
Don’t forget to join the fight on our PsA Warriors Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2390820204496134/
Also follow my journey on Instagram: @Psoriaticarthritiswarriors
Keep fighting the good fight & savor up the rest of the summer!!
Psoriatic Arthritis Warriors! 