


How Almost Dying From Sepsis Changed My Relationship With Shaving
After a cut shaving my legs turned septic, I learned to accept my body hair, and stop caring what other people think.

Why Chronically Ill And Disabled People Are Furious About Coronavirus
As a person with an autoimmune disorder, you know what makes me angriest about COVID-19? The fact that the same accommodations society is making to contain the pandemic are the ones it refused to make for me all along.

When Someone Says They Are Disabled, Believe Them
Whether Jameela Jamil or a person sitting in a handicapped seat on a bus, we all have a duty to believe the experiences of others.

How Getting A Puppy Saved My Health
Getting a dog didn't immediately cure me of depression brought on by my host of chronic illnesses. But Rusty still spurred me to set up much healthier habits for myself.

What Queer Eye Got Wrong About Disability
The popular Netflix show is all about acceptance and self-love. So why is it saying the opposite about disability?
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.
If you’d like to partner with Folks, or share a story, let us know at folks@pillpack.com.
John Brownlee, Editor-in-Chief
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