The Creator
Name: Stephanie Sowers
Pronouns: She/her
College/Major: A senior at Millersville University studying Disability Studies + Psychology
Disabilities: Cystic Fibrosis, gastroparesis, undiagnosed pain
Published Articles: 10 Things I Wish My College Peers Knew About Chronic Illnesses
Please Don't Say I'm the "Lucky One" Because my Symptoms Are Mild
About: "Chances are you can find me with coffee in hand and petting my dog. I'm a huge advocate for disability rights/mental health awareness, as I've been diagnosed with CF since birth (adding a bunch of other complications throughout the years). My main goal in life is to help others find their voice, and to educate others on disability rights."
Name: Stephanie Sowers
Pronouns: She/her
College/Major: A senior at Millersville University studying Disability Studies + Psychology
Disabilities: Cystic Fibrosis, gastroparesis, undiagnosed pain
Published Articles: 10 Things I Wish My College Peers Knew About Chronic Illnesses
Please Don't Say I'm the "Lucky One" Because my Symptoms Are Mild
About: "Chances are you can find me with coffee in hand and petting my dog. I'm a huge advocate for disability rights/mental health awareness, as I've been diagnosed with CF since birth (adding a bunch of other complications throughout the years). My main goal in life is to help others find their voice, and to educate others on disability rights."
Name: Carolanne Monteleone
Pronouns: She/her
College/Major: Graduated in Spring 2017 with a Bachelor's in Political Science
Disabilities: Gastroparesis, dysautonomia, polycystic ovarian syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, anxiety, depression
Blog/Articles: A Heart for Humanity
About: "I'm a 27 year-old chronically ill dog mom from Pennsylvania. Some people don't like labels, I happen to love them. So here are a few words I use to describe myself: fur baby cuddler, avid Netflix binger, candy lover, self-care enthusiast, multifaceted activist, chronic illness warrior, proud lesbian, and pro-crier."
Pronouns: She/her
College/Major: Graduated in Spring 2017 with a Bachelor's in Political Science
Disabilities: Gastroparesis, dysautonomia, polycystic ovarian syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, anxiety, depression
Blog/Articles: A Heart for Humanity
About: "I'm a 27 year-old chronically ill dog mom from Pennsylvania. Some people don't like labels, I happen to love them. So here are a few words I use to describe myself: fur baby cuddler, avid Netflix binger, candy lover, self-care enthusiast, multifaceted activist, chronic illness warrior, proud lesbian, and pro-crier."
Name: Caitlin Joyce
Pronouns: She/her
College/Major: Sociology major and Gender & Sexualities Studies minor at Arcadia University
Disabilities: Ehler-Danlos Syndrome (hyper-mobility type), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, gastroparesis
Blog/Articles: Because Arcadia
Thriving at College with Chronic Illnesses
Pronouns: She/her
College/Major: Sociology major and Gender & Sexualities Studies minor at Arcadia University
Disabilities: Ehler-Danlos Syndrome (hyper-mobility type), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, gastroparesis
Blog/Articles: Because Arcadia
Thriving at College with Chronic Illnesses
Name: Emily MacGrath
Pronouns: She/her
College/Major: I have my B.A. in Political Science
Disabilities: Fibromyalgia, which is my main bracket of issues
About: "My entire life has been taken over by my health as it's rapidly gone downhill, and is extremely effecting my mood, feelings, and actions. I can't do anything like I used to, and I'm
about to lose healthcare because I just graduated college, so I'm frantically applying for jobs that I can get healthcare with. I love dogs, food, makeup, and political activism."
Pronouns: She/her
College/Major: I have my B.A. in Political Science
Disabilities: Fibromyalgia, which is my main bracket of issues
About: "My entire life has been taken over by my health as it's rapidly gone downhill, and is extremely effecting my mood, feelings, and actions. I can't do anything like I used to, and I'm
about to lose healthcare because I just graduated college, so I'm frantically applying for jobs that I can get healthcare with. I love dogs, food, makeup, and political activism."
Name: Cheyanne Perry
Pronouns: She/her
College/Major: AA in English/Literature, currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Psychology at North Greenville University
Disabilities: Mast Cell Disease, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, gastroparesis, Dysautonomia/POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
Blog/Articles: Princess Gowns and Hospital Gowns
About: "I'm a 20 something college student battling chronic illness with faith and persistence. In my spare time, I love reading and knitting. I am blessed to do life with my family, my wonderful fiance, and the red-headed smushed faced cat I call Weasley.
Pronouns: She/her
College/Major: AA in English/Literature, currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Psychology at North Greenville University
Disabilities: Mast Cell Disease, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, gastroparesis, Dysautonomia/POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
Blog/Articles: Princess Gowns and Hospital Gowns
About: "I'm a 20 something college student battling chronic illness with faith and persistence. In my spare time, I love reading and knitting. I am blessed to do life with my family, my wonderful fiance, and the red-headed smushed faced cat I call Weasley.