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LIVE CHAT: Pain is a Drain! 😩 Join this safe space to discuss the hardships of pain and how we mentally cope. Come share and keep it real when it comes to RA pain!
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LIVE CHAT: Nature as Health! 🍃 Whether it's forest bathing, birdwatching, a beach day, or a hike, getting outdoors and spending time in nature can be healing. Join in here from 8-9pm ET/5-6pm PT to discuss 🫶 🌳 🌊
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LIVE CHAT: Weight Management & RA! ⚖️ Managing a healthy weight is important for overall well-being. How do you exercise and eat right while living with RA? Join in here to discuss from 8-9pm ET.
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LIVE CHAT: Pain is a Drain 😩 Join this safe space to discuss the hardships of pain and how we mentally cope. Come share and keep it real when it comes to RA pain!
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Finding Joy in Unexpected Places

Finding Joy in Unexpected Places

From connecting with nature to finding relief through treatment, people living with rheumatoid arthritis share the surprising sources of joy they've discovered along the way.

June 26, 2026

by Chloe Curtis

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From the Community: What Are You Thankful for This Year?

From the Community: What Are You Thankful for This Year?

Practicing gratitude is important any time of the year, but it can be especially grounding during the busy holiday season. Members from the Bezzy communities shared what they're thankful for this year.

December 09, 2022

by Sydney Koeplin

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How I Find Support in the Online Chronic Condition Community

How I Find Support in the Online Chronic Condition Community

Finding people who understand your experience living with a chronic condition can feel comforting and empowering.

May 31, 2022

by Steff Di Pardo

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Meet Your Guide: Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Meet Your Guide: Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Ashley's goal as Bezzy RA guide is to create a safe space to share the full range of experiences of life with RA.

January 03, 2022

by Simone Marie

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6 Things I Want People to Know About Invisible Illnesses

6 Things I Want People to Know About Invisible Illnesses

Members of Bezzy's chronic condition communities share the realities of their invisible experiences.

September 18, 2021

by Elinor Hills

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LIVE CHAT: Pain is a Drain 😩 Join this safe space to discuss the hardships of pain and how we mentally cope. Come share and keep it real when it comes to RA pain!
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Live Chats
LIVE CHAT: Nature as Health! 🍃 Whether it's forest bathing, birdwatching, a beach day, or a hike, getting outdoors and spending time in nature can be healing. Join in here from 8-9pm ET/5-6pm PT to discuss 🫶 🌳 🌊
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Beautiful night for a boat ride
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Beautiful night for a boat ride
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We had an adventure on the pond tonight
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We had an adventure on the pond tonight
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Quiero saludarles desde el corazón, mis compañeros de ruta. Acabo de encontrar esta puerta mágica hacia un horizonte esperanzador. Me siento agradecida y bañada por cálidos y luminosos rayos de sol ... Llevo un par de horas sumergida en artículos interesantísimos, tan claros y profundos a la vez. Tan comprometidos, como si su única grandiosa misión fuese derrotar al miedo y cuidar nuestra paz. No hay mal que por bien no venga, decían las abuelas y lo he comprobado con creces. Con el propósito de enfrentar mi nueva batalla, he aprendido a cuidarme más que en toda mi vida. Estoy desintoxicando mi cuerpo y mi mente. Dejé el tabaco !! Y muchas otras cosas que hacía sin sentido. Y hoy les descubro como el tesoro inconmensurable de un baul lleno de libros en una buhardilla ... como un jardín secreto en medio del caos y el ruido. Aquí estaré aprendiendo y de ser posible aportando en lo que sea útil. Abrazo colectivo y lleno de fuerzas para todos ustedes.
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Introduce Yourself
Quiero saludarles desde el corazón, mis compañeros de ruta. Acabo de encontrar esta puerta mágica hacia un horizonte esperanzador. Me siento agradecida y bañada por cálidos y luminosos rayos de sol ... Llevo un par de horas sumergida en artículos interesantísimos, tan claros y profundos a la vez. Tan comprometidos, como si su única grandiosa misión fuese derrotar al miedo y cuidar nuestra paz. No hay mal que por bien no venga, decían las abuelas y lo he comprobado con creces. Con el propósito de enfrentar mi nueva batalla, he aprendido a cuidarme más que en toda mi vida. Estoy desintoxicando mi cuerpo y mi mente. Dejé el tabaco !! Y muchas otras cosas que hacía sin sentido. Y hoy les descubro como el tesoro inconmensurable de un baul lleno de libros en una buhardilla ... como un jardín secreto en medio del caos y el ruido. Aquí estaré aprendiendo y de ser posible aportando en lo que sea útil. Abrazo colectivo y lleno de fuerzas para todos ustedes.
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LIVE CHAT: Open Chat! 💚 Come introduce yourself, get to know each other, and share what you'd like to chat about and what you need support with. Hang out here and discuss live until 9:30pm ET— or, comment any time you’d like to say hello! 😊
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