I am young, and I am chronic.

Young&Chronic is my new experiment in the blog world.

I am a 24-year old with Type 1 diabetes.  I am young, and I am chronic.

Over the past 6 months I have shared my personal battle with diabetes and mental illness on my blog.  I have learned that honesty paired with connection can educate and empower.

My goal now is to multiply that effect by sharing the stories of young people who also face a life ahead of them full of challenges related to a chronic condition (CC).  

While tales of grandiose achievement are uplifting and inspiring, I want to fill this virtual canvas with accounts from the everyday battlefields of a CC in the life of a young person.

The purpose of this blog is two-fold: 

1. To educate those who live outside the walls of CC about the reality of daily living hand-in-hand with disease.

and 

2. To empower young people with a CC to illuminate their struggles, reach out for help, and above all, fuel a flame of hope.

If you'd like to share your story, please send me an email!