In this episode, Bri interviews Rachel Bender, an advocate for invisible disabilities and arthritis awareness. Rachel shares her personal journey with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, her experiences navigating multiple chronic illnesses, and the impact of social media on her advocacy work. She discusses her visit to the White House, the importance of the Safe Step Act, and how community support plays a crucial role in managing chronic illness. Rachel emphasizes the significance of sharing personal stories and encourages others to get involved in advocacy efforts.

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In this episode, Bri and Beka are joined by returning guest Kara, who shares stories from her time at JA Camp and the JA Family Summit. They dive into the vital role of mental health support within the juvenile arthritis community and highlight the meaningful moments Kara experienced while working with kids. Kara also reflects on delivering a keynote speech and being honored with the Patty Rettig Award. The episode wraps up with heartfelt advice for families thinking about JA Camp and a reminder of the strength found in community support.

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In this episode Bri and Beka reflect on their childhood experiences with juvenile arthritis. In thia lighthearted Q&A about their pasts they highlight the significance of awareness for juvenile arthritis and the shared experiences of living with chronic conditions.

We encourage you to get social with us on social media by liking our Facebook page, “Those Girls with Arthritis”, and following us on instagram @thosegirlswitharthritis. Send your questions to us on Instagram or to our email thosegirlswitharthrits@gmail.com.

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Disclaimer: Those Girls with Arthritis was created by two friends hoping to share their personal experiences and learn from others. We are not medical experts. Please contact your health professionals before making any choices to change your medical plan.