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My comments are my own. I want to thank this community for continuing to support people who have lived and lived experience. That support reaches across a long list of...

After hearing from your doctor that you have hep C, it’s easy to become filled with fear. You might not have everything ready to begin managing it and getting treatment...

When I was first diagnosed with hepatitis C as a young adult I had less than spectacular interactions with healthcare workers. These weren’t exclusive to my having hepatitis C, mind...

Follow-up monitoring after successful hep C treatment is hit-and-miss for most people I have talked to, whether they were treated 6 months ago or six years more. Having had a...

Do you ever feel that your doctor does not understand what you are trying to convey about your hep C? Or that your feelings, symptoms, or questions are being minimized? I...

Getting frustrated for not understanding hep C and its effects is very common with those fighting hep C. Because hep C does have numerous side effects that can play a huge...

We can all identify with wanting to take our meds and get rid of hep C. Did you ever forget to take your hep C meds and wonder what to...

Hepatitis C wreaks havoc on the body. It doesn’t seem like there are any organs or areas exempt from potential harm from the virus. Gastrointestinal-related concerns are one of the...

There is an ongoing argument of sorts in my mind about what are the forces at play when things go well or badly, and this can also be applied to...

Hepatitis C is just one of those viruses that have a diverse array of symptoms. A quick google search shows symptoms of hep C fall into many categories. Some examples...

Hepatitis C patients can deal with depression and anxiety, especially when recently diagnosed, dealing with preparing for treatment, or going through treatment and recovery. Depression and anxiety can often stem...

Whether you’re receiving treatment or not, living with hep C takes a toll on your body. Learning how to support and care for yourself along the way can be so...

Did you experience waiting for access to hep C care and treatment after diagnosis? Perhaps it was your choice not to treat at the time, even if it was offered...

Parenting is a challenge on the best of days. Are you parenting with a chronic illness? Well, that has its own set of unique challenges. In my eight years being...

Being diagnosed with a disease is not generally a good thing, but there are some things one can point to which are positive. If you are experiencing symptoms without an...

Being cured of hepatitis c does take a huge weight off your mind. Not only is your liver no longer under attack your mental state begins to lighten as well. I...

For some of us, wondering what's next is a never-ending quest for answers and solutions, ways to improve on this and that, and all sorts of things. Sound like you?...

Everyone and their dog has opinions about what is “correct” or “proper” in terms of motherhood, pregnancy, and parenting. You would think that in all of the years we have...

Upon my diagnosis of hepatitis C, I was immediately overwhelmed by the mental and emotional weight of my new reality. Before discussing treatment options and the next steps, I had...

Parents with children who are diagnosed with hep C have been reaching out to my foundation (The Bonnie Morgan Foundation for HCV) for direction as to what to do when...