#chronic-illness

#chronic-illness

The novel follows a mother and daughter, Vera and Thea, who travel to Italy in search of a cure for their chronic illnesses, reflecting on their painful bond.

Most people avoid estate planning because it feels like preparing for death. But if you're living with a chronic condition, it's not about dying - it's about staying in charge.

Burra's unique eye ranged across the louche underbelly of city life, conceived stage and costume designs, and later brought a malevolent energy to empty, brooding landscapes.

It was never a cosmetic thing for me. My goal was not to get a breast reduction to be smaller or to lose weight.

I've been diagnosed with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), a rare and incurable condition, where my immune system triggers too frequently, causing severe allergic reactions.