The Young Face of Arthritis Stephanie Aleite can’t remember life before arthritis—but she didn’t always have a name...
Autoimmune Diseases Edition Participants Articles
John Latella
After Years of Pain, a Sense of Purpose It started as a spot on his leg. It was 1964, and 22-year-old John Latella was...
Brian Vogel
From Unfamiliarity to Leadership A 17-year-old boy who doesn’t want to get out of bed in the morning doesn’t usually...
Amanda Downs
Finding Strength Through Adaptation Amanda Downs does not want pity because of her condition. She tries not to wallow...
Luis Hernandez
Fresh Perspective on an Unpredictable Foe Luis Hernandez’s mother not only gave him life—she also saved it. Shortly...
Grayson Schultz
A Tumultuous Path In 1993, Grayson Schultz was 5 years old, sitting in a doctor’s room with his mom, when the doctor...
Melodie Narain-Blackwell
Addressing Treatment Inequities for BIPOC after a Difficult Road Several years ago, at 35, Melodie Narain-Blackwell...
Caryna Ozuna
Finding Peace after Years of not Being Believed Caryna Ozuna’s knees feel like someone is trying to pry them off with...
Kirsten Whitecloud
Finding Gratitude through Self-Advocacy Kirsten Whitecloud has been battling chronic illness in one form or another...
Syanne Centeno-Bloom
Turning Pain and Misdiagnoses into Advocacy Syanne Centeno-Bloom is a woman with intelligence, drive, and disarmingly...