Category Archives: Hidradenitis Suppurativa

To the Person Who Didn’t Believe in Me

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Pooja Parikh

I’m going to be honest. This post is a difficult one for me. It is something I have wanted to share for quite a while, but I allowed myself time to develop the courage to share this. It’s extremely personal … Continue reading →

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Warrior

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Pooja Parikh

Approximately once every other month or so, I allow myself to go into a total mental breakdown about the state of my health and body. I jokingly refer to it as my bi-monthly breakdown. I am a fairly emotionally stable person, and … Continue reading →

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Living in Fear

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Pooja Parikh

Here’s a not-so-secret: Classes start today. Here’s a secret: I’m terrified. I’m not terrified of school, of course. I love learning, being actively engaged in class (I’m the annoying student who always sits near the front row and asks a … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Coconut Cashew Butter (Paleo-friendly!)

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Pooja Parikh

When I first tried out the Paleo Diet, I was desperate to find ways to satisfy my sweet tooth. I could give up bread and starches, but I wasn’t about to give up chocolate. Another difficult thing for me was … Continue reading →

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Managing Stress

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Pooja Parikh

I can control everything I eat, keep track of every ingredient of every food, resist every temptation to eat something with even the slightest hint of a nightshade, but if I am stressed out, the effort all goes out the … Continue reading →

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“Look for the Rainbow”

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Pooja Parikh

Today I’m going to share something with you that is very special and empowering to me. Recently, a close childhood friend of my mom’s shared my pain and wrote a beautiful poem about finding the hope in pain and sorrow … Continue reading →

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Stuck in “One Year Ago” Land

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Pooja Parikh

I haven’t blogged in a while because I’m in a bit of a rut. I feel like I’m trapped inside my own head and I’m not sure how to reach out about it. Lately, I’ve been stuck in what I … Continue reading →