The Gift of Movement

The Gift of Movement

If you had told me the day I was diagnosed that just a few years later I would be running again, lifting weights, going to hot yoga, and hiking for hours, I wouldn’t have believed you. At the time, I could ...

By Marissa SmithJanuary 29, 2026
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How Fixing My Sleep Hygiene Finally Helped Me Rest With Chronic Pain

How Fixing My Sleep Hygiene Finally Helped Me Rest With Chronic Pain

For as long as I can remember, sleep and I have been in a complicated situationship. I’d wake up multiple times every night, toss and turn in pain, stare at the ceiling for hours, and then wake up ...

By Marissa SmithJanuary 22, 2026
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Chronically Fabulous

Chronically Fabulous

Being chronically fabulous, in a body shaped by psoriatic arthritis, is an act of quiet rebellion and radical love. It means waking up each day with invisible battles etched into your ...

By Emily HertzbergJanuary 15, 2026
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Is It PsA, Allergies, or Am I Actually Sick?

Is It PsA, Allergies, or Am I Actually Sick?

It’s that time of year again when I’m not feeling well and I’m staring at the ceiling trying to figure out what’s going on in my body. I ask myself the same familiar question every time: “Is this psoriatic ...

By Marissa SmithDecember 31, 2025
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Learning to Get Strong Again: My Journey Strength Training With PsA

Learning to Get Strong Again: My Journey Strength Training With PsA

For years, I wanted to be someone who loved strength training. I watched people on social media lift weights, build muscle, and talk about how strong they felt. I wanted that, too, not just for ...

By Marissa SmithDecember 11, 2025
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My Morning Routine

My Morning Routine

Let’s be real: Mornings can be rough when you are someone dealing with a chronic, often unpredictable condition like PsA. I find it so important to have a morning routine that allows me to take my ...

By Emily HertzbergDecember 4, 2025
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