Dermatomyositis: Not my whole story

By Jenna Radke In January of 2022, my life took an unexpected turn. Just one month after graduating from my undergraduate university and embarking on the journey to apply to medical school, I began developing symptoms of dermatomyositis. At the time, I had no idea how this rare and unpredictable disease would affect my life…

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Life is a blessing

By James “Sudz” Szudzik I am the first born of five children. I have two brothers and two sisters. I am a baby boomer, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan just after World War II. My father served in the US Army in Papua, New Guinea. My mother, who stayed at home and raised all of…

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November self care: Gratitude

When was the last time you took a deep breath and looked around with gratitude at all the amazing people and experiences in your life? Science has shown that taking just a few minutes a day to reflect in this way can significantly improve social, physical, and mental well-being. Here are a few ways to…

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Just A.S.K.

By Dorothy Vetrano I was diagnosed with dermatomyositis (DM) almost four years ago. Since my journey began, I’ve learned a few coping strategies but it all boils down to one word… A.S.K. – Accept, Seek, and Knowledge Accept – You may not want to, but it’s so important to accept this new normal so you…

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