Millions of people are living with psoriasis or struggling with other chronic conditions. We hope the stories featured here, of people learning to overcome their own hardships, can serve as inspiration.
Charlene Lim grew up shy. Then she found yoga. Her confidence greatly
enhanced, she suddenly found herself capable of things she had
previously thought impossible: Rock climbing, cycling, swimming and
snow sports. And then, her own yoga school. It's a story of personal
strength and courage to which anybody with psoriasis can relate.
Jools Walker's story is one that anybody with psoriasis will want to
watch. She's an author, caregiver, activist, public speaker and style
icon. Not to mention someone who lives with depression. This endearing
short portrait tells the story of how Jools uses writing and the power
of mindset as tools for managing her illness.
If you have psoriasis, this is one story you won't want to miss. When Llywelyn Williams was hit by a car, his life changed in an instant. But as he lay in the hospital he vowed not to give up on his dream of competitive surfing. His adapting to his physical limitations - and eventually surpassing them - serves as an inspiration to all of us.
After Vietnam, infantryman Johnnie Jameson was back in Los Angeles and in need of some therapy. He found it in the LA Marathon. And he's run it every year since the beginning. Those with a psoriasis diagnosis are sure to find inspiration in Johnnie's story. Through determination and his own sense of humor, he's found a way out of the trauma.
