About
The Chronic Warriors Academy is a platform for people with chronic illnesses, created by people with chronic illnesses.
We provide transformational courses, services and products to cultivate resilience, reclaim control and enjoy life!
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Our aim is to become the leading e-learning platform for people living with neurological, connective tissue, musculoskeletal or autoimmune chronic illnesses that are not widely supported.
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These include but are not limited to, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Fibromyalgia (FM), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (MECFS).
The aforementioned conditions are thought of as rare, but in actual fact the reality is that they are rarely diagnosed or given the attention needed, unlike other more common conditions like arthritis for example. Many go decades with no diagnosis.
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This has resulted in a lack of specialised treatment and support for individuals who live with these conditions. In many cases, these chronic illnesses lead to disability.
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Living with pain and other debilitating symptoms can impact much more than physical health. Overall quality of life can be affected by things such as, but by no means limited to:
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Poor mental and emotional wellbeing
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Unemployment
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Financial burden
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Lack of independence
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Isolation
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CASSANDRA
I founded the Chronic Warriors Academy because providing survival tools for people with conditions like mine is very important to me, particularly after enduring decades of no emotional support or practical coping strategies from the medical profession.
My personal journey and work with clients has highlighted how much our environment, challenges and upbringing can impact how we think about ourselves and what we believe we can achieve in life; what we tell ourselves is very powerful and influences our feelings and behaviours.
Music, dancing, my son, partner, friends and family, giving to my communities and knowing there is more to me than these conditions are what keep me going and bring joy to my life.
JOLANDE
I am a mom of 2, chronic illness advocate, actor and creative writer with a background in perinatal birth work, placenta remedies and holistic massage therapy.
As an individual with multiple chronic illnesses & disabilities I knew that I wanted to see more people like me speaking about their conditions and how they impact
their lives.
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That's why I started Chronic Conversations, an Instagram series where I discuss chronic health conditions and disabilities with fellow warriors. Not only to shine a light on these conditions but to also help to build a helpful knowledge and information bank for our community and allies.
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