Chronically Badass: A Guide for the Young and Chronically Ill

Diane Murray | Posted on February 08, 2022
A queer teenager of color makes the rosy the riveter symbol with a blood pressure monitor on their wrist.
Image: A young person in a denim cutoff vest and white T-shirt. They have olive skin, multiple piercings, and orange hair cut in a curly fauxhawk. Their pose is reminiscent of the famous Rosie the Riveter image, with one arm up and flexing; on this arm is a blood pressure cuff. In the background is a heart rate monitor line.

Are you a young person recently diagnosed with or seeking a diagnosis for a chronic illness? If so (and heck, even if you’re a seasoned chronic illness veteran), this zine is for you!

We’ve created Chronically Badass to help folks hit the ground running as they begin their chronic illness experience.

Covered inside:

 

  • Spoon theory
  • Getting answers
  • Working with doctors
  • Work & school
  • Friends & family
  • Reactions
  • Mental health
  • Coping strategies
  • Online communities
  • Mobility

Access Info: Screenreader Friendly Version, Image Descriptions, Sliding Scale Donation

 

Check out the zine!!

Screenreader Friendly Version

Modified on February 08, 2022