Iβm still pinching myself that I got to share parts of my eczema story on @bbcwomanshour this morning. π
Being invited by Kylie Pentelow alongside Chloe (@itchscratchrepeat) and Dr Tess McPherson was such an honourβand proof that our voices really do matter. From midnight A&E visits to national radio, eczema isnβt just βa bit of dry skin.β Itβs a daily journey, and every time we speak up, we push back against the stigma.
ππGreat to have TSW broadcasted on such a big platform, @itchscratchrepeat did stunningly and I have never been prouder to see a fellow itchy bish advocating so passionately !!
Thank you to everyone whoβs reached out with kind words today. π If youβre listening in, know that your story countsβand together, we can turn yearsβlong NHS waits and isolation into community, understanding, and change.
WHAT A WEEK!!! π
I hope my journey shows that caring for eczema isnβt just about creams and routinesβitβs about mental health, perspective, and knowing youβre NOT ALONE!β’ Mental health matters. β’ Connection heals. β’ Selfβtalk empowers.
I started smallβcatching myself thinking βAt least my eczema isnβt on my X, Y, or Zββand those tiny reframes grew into a bigger mindset shift. Instead of hiding, I reclaimed my narrative. My favourite quote Iβve ever written?
βWe canβt always control our [skin condition], but we can control how we react to it. That is our power.β
Delighted to be able to plug the incredible @changingfacesuk once again! Reminder, If youβor someone you knowβneeds support, Changing Faces offers free, confidential counselling for anyone in the UK with a visible difference (eczema, TSW, psoriasis, scars, etc.). Oneβtoβone social, emotional and psychological support for all ages:
β‘οΈ https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/services-support/counselling-support/#make-an-enquiry
