Seth Rotberg completed a master’s degree in nonprofit management at DePaul University in Chicago. He serves on the board of the Huntington’s Disease Youth Organization…
chronic illness
Fashion, style and beauty with chronic illness
A diagnosis changes a lot of things about daily life. One aspect many aren’t prepared for is how it impacts beauty and personal style. Check…
Travel and chronic illness
If you have a chronic illness, many resources exist to help prepare you for any travel you might do. Whether it’s a vacation or a…
Creative ways people explained invisible illness
If you’ve ever been told you look great when you feel anything but, then you know how hard it can be to talk to people…
Writing prompts for coping with chronic illness
A little reflective writing can have a transformative impact on chronic illness. Maybe you need to work something out or your mind feels a little chaotic….
Cooking with chronic illness: Four trends to try
When you have a chronic illness, cooking or thinking about cooking often requires more energy than you can muster. Yet making sure you eat balanced…
Great podcasts for chronic illness
Podcasts are a largely untapped resource for most people—but they could be especially useful to people with chronic illness. They’re a great option when you…
Body image and chronic illness
If you have a chronic illness, you already know that one of the many challenges you face is maintaining a healthy body image. Chronic illness…
Recognizing anxiety in chronic illness
Change is often frightening, and being diagnosed with a chronic illness is a particularly scary change. Dreams and aspirations are shattered or altered. Thoughts of…
Stress relief when you’re chronically ill
Finding stress relief when you’re chronically ill is beneficial not only for momentary peace of mind, but also for its potential to improve your long-term…