Talking About Chronic Illness Is Awkward; Q&A with Jenna Gestetner

In this Calling in Sick x Ask Alex, Jenna Gestetner and I are answering your questions about navigating the real-life-isms of chronic illness.

We cover:

👚 Our favorite adaptive and chronic illness–friendly fashion brands
💬 How to talk about the ebbs and flows of chronic illness without feeling like you’re trauma dumping
🧠 Why you don’t owe anyone your full health story (and how to share boundaries confidently)
🤍 The emotional side of deciding whether to start a family with chronic illness

Living with chronic illness means constantly navigating conversations, decisions, and life milestones a little differently than other people. If you’ve ever felt unsure about how much to share about your health, how to advocate for yourself, or how to plan for the future, this episode is for you.

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xx,
Alex

💬 Comment: What’s one conversation about chronic illness that you still find difficult to have?

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