THE SOULAJMAN.LIFE BLOG

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Stories, education, holistic healing guidance, and reflections for people navigating HS, chronic illness, inflammation, identity, and self-reclamation.

Uncovered: An HS Warrior Story

Uncovered: My scars may be invisible, but my voice will be heard. The Whitney Shelby Story

Uncovered: My scars may be invisible, but my vo...

Whitney Jacquet

Sometimes getting a diagnosis brings relief. Other times, it leaves you with more questions than answers. This week's Uncovered story begins at just nine years old, when a young girl...

Uncovered: My scars may be invisible, but my vo...

Whitney Jacquet

Sometimes getting a diagnosis brings relief. Other times, it leaves you with more questions than answers. This week's Uncovered story begins at just nine years old, when a young girl...

Uncovered: The Voice I Found Through HS The Dawmart Castillo Story

Uncovered: The Voice I Found Through HS The Daw...

Whitney Jacquet

For years, she silently battled painful flares while navigating motherhood, college, and a career in healthcare. After years of misdiagnosis and unanswered questions, she finally received an HS diagnosis in...

Uncovered: The Voice I Found Through HS The Daw...

Whitney Jacquet

For years, she silently battled painful flares while navigating motherhood, college, and a career in healthcare. After years of misdiagnosis and unanswered questions, she finally received an HS diagnosis in...

Uncovered: From Anonymous to Advocate. The Mikey D Story.

Uncovered: From Anonymous to Advocate. The Mike...

Whitney Jacquet

After more than a decade without answers, Michael “Mikey D” Duguay finally learned the name of the condition that had affected his face, scalp, neck, and confidence for years. In...

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Uncovered: From Anonymous to Advocate. The Mike...

Whitney Jacquet

After more than a decade without answers, Michael “Mikey D” Duguay finally learned the name of the condition that had affected his face, scalp, neck, and confidence for years. In...

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Uncovered: Finding Purpose Through Pain. A Chaquira Andrade Story

Uncovered: Finding Purpose Through Pain. A Chaq...

Whitney Jacquet

I often think about the frightened 15-year-old girl who believed she had to suffer in silence. If I could speak to her today, I would tell her that one day...

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Uncovered: Finding Purpose Through Pain. A Chaq...

Whitney Jacquet

I often think about the frightened 15-year-old girl who believed she had to suffer in silence. If I could speak to her today, I would tell her that one day...

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Uncovered: Nine Years in Remission. The Cristina Curp Story

Uncovered: Nine Years in Remission. The Cristin...

Whitney Jacquet

I lived with hidradenitis suppurativa for eighteen years before I did anything meaningful about it. Stage 2 and 3, in four areas of my body, for most of my adult...

Uncovered: Nine Years in Remission. The Cristin...

Whitney Jacquet

I lived with hidradenitis suppurativa for eighteen years before I did anything meaningful about it. Stage 2 and 3, in four areas of my body, for most of my adult...

Uncovered: The Elizabeth “Rozy/Liz” Tassy Story

Uncovered: The Elizabeth “Rozy/Liz” Tassy Story

Whitney Jacquet

Rozy/Liz Tassy shares her 46-year journey living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, overcoming trauma, stigma, and loss while becoming a model, advocate, and voice of hope for the HS community.

Uncovered: The Elizabeth “Rozy/Liz” Tassy Story

Whitney Jacquet

Rozy/Liz Tassy shares her 46-year journey living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, overcoming trauma, stigma, and loss while becoming a model, advocate, and voice of hope for the HS community.