Alaina and Claire share an article about living alone with chronic illness and discuss their own experiences.
- Welcome to Episode 11!
- Claire has a new job!
- Alaina is waiting on more test results.
- Both discuss TikTok trends and generational expectations.
- Refinery 29 Article: Confronting My Chronic Illness Has Changed What It Means For Me To Be Single
- Living alone adds another layer of risk to having a chronic illness. Claire shares an experience from her college years. Alaina tells about the early stages of her diagnosis.
- How do you find the balance between independence and safety?
- How do you ask people to assist in your health and well-being?
- Shout-out to CVS pharmacists (and pharmacists in general)!
- Claire considers next steps in her own lifestyle.
- They talk about alternative living options and how social expectations impact our choices.
- Pause to reflect on the privilege of having these options! For those who don't have safe home settings, this is even more of a concern.
- Learn your emergency phone setting and share your location.
- Pro Tip: Set aside your pride and lean on technology when you need a drink!
- Important fact: Both Alaina and Claire can sleep through everything!
- Throwback movie: Mr. Holland's Opus.
- We are now accepting TikTok challenges.
