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Don’t be afraid to talk to loved ones about your pain and frustrations.

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My scars, which are both emotional and physical, do not define me.

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I have to wear special undergarments that are not sexy in any matter, and I sleep in breathable, cotton pajamas.

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As someone suffering with HS, all you need at the end of the day is the unwavering support of a loved one.

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I made it through because it hit me one day that HS is simply one of the cards I’ve been dealt.

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It’s hard to live with a chronic illness, so it’s important to find some way to vent regularly.

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I have come to realize that there is much left to understand about HS and I am unfortunately far from free of a life with the disease.

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At 24, I wear tank tops whenever I want to and I don’t care what anyone has to say about my scars.