Having A Job and Hepatitis CNo one expects to be diagnosed with a chronic illness amidst of everyday life; Life that includes working, family, friends, activities, appointments...reactionscomments
Pregnancy Health and Hepatitis CEven though the risk of giving hepatitis C to your children at birth are low, if you are pregnant with hep C...reactions1comment
Loving Someone Through Hepatitis CWhen someone is diagnosed with hepatitis C, it affects more than the patient, it affects those we love as well. Diagnosis is...reactions2comments
The Power of Gratitude with Hepatitis CWhen dealing with hepatitis C and treatment, we can easily get distracted from seeing anything else. Dealing with hepatitis C, treatment or...reactionscomments
Life After Hepatitis C: Reflections from 7 Years CuredThere are dates and times every patient remembers about their diagnosis with hepatitis C, going through treatment, and details of their journey...reactions6comments
Hepatitis C Treatment Long-Term EffectsIt has come to my attention, in talking to people who are mostly like me (aging hep C survivors), that things may...reactions2comments
In Search of the Positive: Seeking Help for Mental HealthSometimes, it is hard to find the positive in our day-to-day life... The things that give us joy and help us to...reactions3comments
Common Questions from Those Newly Diagnosed with Hepatitis CIt’s natural to have questions concerning hepatitis C. Here are common questions (and answers!) of those newly diagnosed with hepatitis C.No. There...reactions8comments
Financial Burdens and Hep CWhere illness and our finances intersect is beyond the all-too-familiar discussion around the cost of hep C drug therapies. This is not...reactions3comments
Sexually Active During Hep C TreatmentEven after my partner and I were sexually active, I didn’t want to discuss my health. I had been denied the current...reactionscomments
Letting Go of ShameWalking out of the doctor’s office with that pink slip stating you tested positive for hep C can be the start of...reactionscomments
[DO NOT PUBLISH] Desperation, Hopelessness, and Hepatitis CNo matter where you live, or how much you have, without hope, you are likely to feel like you don’t have much...reactionscomments
Stress and Challenges with Hepatitis CStress and challenges can come in all shapes and sizes with hepatitis C and liver disease. They can be similar, yet different...reactions2comments
Alcohol and Hep CIn a recent meeting with some experts in liver disease, the topic of alcohol use and hepatitis c came up. I posed...reactionscomments
Relationship & Hep C: Letting Down WallsHow do you explain your health condition to a newcomer in your life? This is so difficult, especially for those fighting a...reactionscomments
Our HCV Story... A Mother and Daughter JourneyHCV has been affecting my life since 2011. This was the year both my mother and I were diagnosed. Why? Because Hepatitis...reactionscomments
Long Distance Caregiving: Staying ConnectedWhen someone you love is sick, it can cause stress and anxiety. Illness can take a physical and emotional toll on caregivers...reactionscomments
How Much Should I Share with My Kids about My Hep C?"How much should I share with my kids about hepatitis C?" I get asked this question frequently. Mothers and fathers fighting hepatitis...reactions1comment
Loneliness and Alienation with Hepatitis CThe sense of isolation and subsequent feelings of loneliness and disconnection are often related to the stigma surrounding a hep C diagnosis...reactionscomments
Coping with Set BacksWe have all been through the experience of waiting for a phone call or news on a medical report. The wait always seems...reactions2comments
