Real Stories

December 17, 2024

Overcoming Our Struggles With Psoriatic Disease

Guest Speaker
Sophia
Guest Speaker
Jackie

Hear this inspiring conversation about living with psoriasis—from being diagnosed as a child, to later developing PsA, and treating with a biologic. Teen Sophia and college student Jackie share their experiences with moderator Kaleigh Welch. Listen to their treatment journey, how they overcame fears of using a biologic, and the tips they use to live each day without being defined by their psoriatic disease. This episode is provided with support from Bristol Myers Squibb.

Note: The youth ambassador-mentor relationship described within this episode is not typical. All connections are unique and most often occur by phone or text. Learn more about the Youth Ambassador program.

“Like these women, I too was diagnosed with [psoriasis] at a young age and had to overcome many obstacles as a result. I was also diagnosed with PsA later in life, which has been difficult as well…I especially enjoyed hearing them discuss the challenges and triumphs in overcoming needle phobia and the importance of taking the psoriatic disease journey one day at a time. Listening to this podcast was truly inspiring and helped me feel less alone in my experiences. - Piper H. (PsoundBytes listener)

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