High School Reunion- To Go, or Not To Go? Hello, my name is Lisa, and I am a F.O.C.K. survivor. Please read and pronounce that carefully, as F.O.C.K. is only… Read more It’s time to Tell My F.O.C.K. to F**K Off! →
When I was a kid, my friends and I loved to look at one another and spout with cruel conviction, “I hate you!” Just when it looked as though someone… Read more In the Land of Make-Believe, Today is Scleroderma Unawareness Day →
Now more than ever, health insurance is a staple story in the 24-hour news cycle. Opinions vary widely on the issue, as do politician’s thoughts on the matter. Debates rage,… Read more Health Insurance – Right or Privilege? →
A few weeks ago, I had a terrible cold . I was low-energy, stuffy, cranky, and couldn’t sleep. Thankfully, I got over my cold and I feel ‘normal’ again. If… Read more There’s No Spring Break from Scleroderma →
Personal Pain Shouldn’t Be a Competitive Sport Personal pain levels are, well, personal. No one can know the level of pain someone else is experiencing. Too often, we don’t give… Read more Stubbed Toe Woes VS. Toe Curling Chronicles →
I think the world would be a far better place if people could do two simple things: Ask for help when they’re in over their heads. Admit when they’re wrong… Read more Life Lessons Learned From a Bottle Cap →
I think about skin a lot more than most white people. I know that’s a really weird statement, but it’s true. Because my skin looks so different, I am far… Read more I Asked for a Massage and Got a Tiny Taste of Prejudice →
This article was originally published on Scleroderma News . I’m honored to be writing a weekly column on the site. We’ve all experienced pivotal moments that are forever seared into our… Read more Fake Warts, New Pajamas, and 4 Words That Changed My Life →
Comfortable In My Thick Skin 