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One of the biggest struggles I had when my Eczema was at its worst was the inability to love myself and generally feeling unworthy of love. Because my skin was so inflamed and people would comment on how bad it looked…

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The truth about life is that we all think we’re invincible… until we’re not. I spent the first quarter of my life thinking that things like cancer or a life-altering diagnosis happened to other people.

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It’s very easy to think of social media as an anxiety filled shallow dumping pot.

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Having a positive mindset when going through an Eczema flare up sometimes feels impossible, especially when my skin was burning, itching and keeping me up all night.

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Currently smack-dab in the middle of a lifelong battle with chronic migraines, I’ve come to learn that those who haven’t directly experienced the struggle really have no idea what we’re dealing with.

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“Show me what it looks like.” I shuddered. “No, I don’t want you to.” I was terrified. “You don’t have to be afraid,” he said. Oh, but I was – every single day. Those words came from my boyfriend.

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When struggling with a chronic skin condition like eczema, joining a community of people with similar struggles can be really fulfilling.

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Want to know the reason why I show my Eczema off so much? Because I used to do the exact opposite.