


5 Hollywood Celebrities Living Chronically Ill Life Out In The Open
What do Jameela Jamil, Selma Blair, Serena Gomez, Michael J. Fox, and Lena Dunham have in common? A chronic illness they're not ashamed of.

When Disability Turns Into Creativity
A disability doesn't have to limit your options. Sometimes, it can propel you into the career you always wanted to have.

The Disabled People Turning to Witchcraft and Magick
Worldwide, an increasing number of disabled people are embracing Wicca and spellcraft as a way to make sense of their place in the world.

Phoebe Ryan On Being A Pop Star With Depression And Anxiety
It's not always easy being green (haired)... but it sure can be fun.

Why The ‘Saw’ Films Are Relatable To Anyone Who Is Chronically Ill
The series' titular serial killer might be a monster, but part of what turned him into one was our broken, unfair healthcare system.

Sex Is Better Now I’m Sick
Post-diagnosis, I'm having the best sex of my life, despite MS. But getting here wasn't easy.

6 Songs About Chronic Illness From Pop Stars With Health Conditions
Illness is the great leveler. Just ask Missy Elliott, Lady Gaga, Nick Jonas, Selena Gomez, Avril Lavigne, and TRACE, all of whom have written songs about the experience of being chronically ill.

5 TV Shows That Get Disability Right
From Stranger Things to Keeping Up With The Kardashians, here's five shows that refuse to look at chronic illness and disability through an able-bodied lens.

Why I’ll Never Be Okay With Having A Chronic Illness
Everyone expects me to be okay with my condition. I'm here to tell you that's not how it works.
Folks is an online magazine dedicated to telling the stories of remarkable people who refuse to be defined by their health issues. By sharing the experiences of these individuals, we hope to change people’s notions about what it means to be ‘normal’.
Editorially independent, Folks is sponsored and published by PillPack. Part of our mission at PillPack is to create healthcare experiences that empower people. We don’t believe people are defined by their conditions. We pay our contributors, and we don’t sell advertising.
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