Chronically Catherine: What it’s really like to be a student with a disability at USC
Simple changes to pre-existing systems could massively improve the lives of students with disabilities at USC.
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Chronically Catherine: Knowing your healthcare rights as a young adult is vital
Two chronically Catherines discuss the importance of advocating for your healthcare as a young patient.
Chronically Catherine: Little Miss Grief
No one died, but sometimes it feels like parts of me have as a result of my chronic illnesses.
Chronically Catherine: Sex tips from a disabled diva
Newsflash: disabled people have sex (and we’re fucking great at it, too).
Dear Anthem, screw you. Sincerely, me and all your patients.
I hope this letter finds its way to the desk of every health insurance company CEO so you hear me: I’m not a case number, I’m Catherine, and on the top of the list of things I don’t have time for as a full-time disabled student is fighting you for my bodily autonomy.
Chronically Catherine: Being a Friend 101: The Chronic Illness Crash Course
Welcome to the GE course you’ve never heard of. Whether you have a friend who lives with chronic illness, or you need a brush up on how to comfort a loved one going through something serious, grab a piping hot holiday drink from Starbucks, pull up a bean bag, and let’s dive in.
Chronically Catherine: Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s Ketamine
I wish the newest neutrals palette from Maybelline was what keeps me going on days of ravaging chronic pain, but it isn’t — it’s ketamine.
Chronically Catherine: Disability is not a dirty word
I’m incredibly sexy, wildly smart, a comedic genius, always humble and of course, if you’ve read my column before, totally fabulous. But disabled? That’s a new addition.
Chronically Catherine: My Spring Semester of Sepsis
Ever wonder where your classmates are when they don't show up for class? For me, it was the hospital…
Chronically Catherine: How Hot Cheetos saved my life
For some, the little things in life are a penny on the sidewalk or a compliment from a stranger. For me, the little things are the raging cauldron of spice that is Hot Cheetos.