Published On: Oct 3, 2023
Last Updated On: Oct 3, 2023
I have struggled with eczema, specifically atopic dermatitis, from birth. Living with eczema is both mentally and physically exhausting.
As a little girl, I suffered alone and it felt like no one understood my condition. For me, managing eczema is like a rollercoaster that I’m riding alone. As I approach my middle-age years, I’ve noticed the severity of my eczema has increased and it has become difficult to manage. My family and friends try to understand, but no one can truly understand unless they have experienced this condition personally.
I really feel like I found my tribe through the National Eczema Association (NEA) — along with the support and education I need to help manage my eczema. After following NEA’s online community for some time and attending Eczema Expo virtually in 2022, I attended Expo 2023 in person in Florida. I have learned that no matter what, I love me, and I am not the eczemic skin I live in.
Now, I feel obligated to do my part to move the needle forward and help those who truly understand the struggle of living with eczema. That’s why I joined NEA’s Flare Fighters club. I give monthly to support NEA’s vision of a world without eczema because it’s a cause that’s personal to me.
Flare Fighters are a special club of people who support NEA’s mission with a monthly gift. Your generosity supports critical research and community programs while advancing the future of eczema care. Plus, you’ll receive special gratitude perks! Join the Flare Fighters!
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