LS Zine Giving Voice to Patients Around the World

LS Zine Giving Voice to Patients Around the World

By Gina At this year’s (W)holistic Healing Summit, the Lichen Sclerosus Support Network released its first LS Zine! The zine gives voice to LS patients through art, poetry, interviews, and storytelling. It’s a creative, intimate look at Lichen Sclerosus through the eyes of people who live with it every day. I am honored to be one of the individuals featured in the LS Zine. Contributing two poems and being interviewed by a member of the project team reminded me of the importance of art and storytelling as a part of healing. The Importance of Sharing Our LS Stories Since being diagnosed in 2020 with Lichen Sclerosus, I’ve struggled with being able to put my experience into words.  Because LS isn’t widely known, I’ve spent a lot of time researching it and explaining it. I’ve read medical articles, listened to webinars, and tracked symptoms. I’ve shared the information I’ve learned with…
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My Lichen Sclerosus Diagnosis Story: Kathy

My Lichen Sclerosus Diagnosis Story: Kathy

I'm so excited to bring back one of my favorite guests to discuss my Lichen Sclerosus diagnosis story. Lou! If you don't know who Lou is go back and listen to the episode "Lou's Diagnosis Story". She is so much fun and I could not wait to speak with her again. We go in-depth on my lichen sclerosus diagnosis story and discuss some of the decisions I made. My hope is that you learn something from my experiences or at the very least know that you are not alone. Please reach out: IG - https://www.instagram.com/lichensclerosuspodcast/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/lichensclerosussupportnetwork Don't forget to signup for the virtual meetup.
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