Trauma and Hep C
When we think of trauma, we usually think of the trauma unit in a hospital, or a physical event. I …
Daryl Luster
Even with Hep C, Each Day Is A Gift
Regardless of the challenges one can face, it is my choice to believe that each day is a gift, or …
Hepatitis C in Primary Care
According to numerous comments and conversations with people, it has become abundantly clear to me and others that knowledge about …
Taking Time to Reset: Look After You
“Look after you”… Sound selfish? There are times when we have to make ourselves a priority. Is it wrong? Well, …
Long-Term Health Issues and Hep C
Hep C is not a disease that impacts our liver alone. The effects of hep C outside the liver are …
Dealing with The Bad Days with Hepatitis C
Are these the best of times for you? It may feel like the worst of days at the moment, if …
The Bundle: Long-Term Problems with Hep C
“Bundle up, it’s cold outside!” is something your mother or father might have said on a cold day. Bundle, in …
Hepatitis C: We Are Not Done Yet
I was on a call recently with a handful of clinical science research people; I respect them for their work …
Is Hepatitis C Gone?
Is hepatitis C gone? In other words, has hep C been eliminated or eradicated from society? Firstly, it needs to …
Our Own Space
Our own space: Not to be confused with outer space or the space between our teeth, but more along the …
The People We Meet
It is amazing to reflect on all the people I am lucky enough to meet in my work. Brilliant, kind, …
Common Questions from the Help-4-Hep Helpline
As a Help-4-Hep counselor, I’ve heard it all. Help-4-Hep is a nationwide, toll-free telephone helpline, focused on answering questions about …
Help-4-Hep: One Counselor’s Perspective on Peers Supporting Peers
As a peer counselor for Help-4-Hep, a nationwide toll-free telephone helpline for people who have been exposed to or diagnosed …
Mixed Messages
When we so often hear mixed messages, what is the most important issue to consider, and are we prepared to …
The Power of Music in Healing
Most of us enjoy music, with varying degrees of passion. Personally, it’s an important part of everyday living for me. …
Dealing with Hepatitis C
Once again, you are facing some issues that have affected your level of pain, energy, or interest. Does this sound …
How Can I Convince You? Managing an Invisible Illness
How can I convince you that I am sick? Do you need a letter from my doctor, or is there …
My Gut Feeling: Nausea & Digestive Issues with Hepatitis C
Have you suffered from nausea and other digestive issues connected to your hep C? I am one of the unlucky …
The Criminalization of Drug Use: Part 3
Read Part 1 here Read Part 2 here Part 3: A Better Path Ahead The stigmatization of people who use …
A New Year
As many of us often do, we take the turn of year as an opportunity to look back on the …