Welcome!
This site brings together conversations, research, and
systems-level perspectives at the intersection of chronic illness, healthcare, ethics, and lived experience.
The work here is thoughtful and exploratory in nature. It’s not a support group or a therapeutic space, but a place to slow down and look more closely at complex realities... how systems work, where they fall short, and how those structures shape real lives.
You’ll find interviews, essays, and carefully selected resources intended to inform, spark reflection, and encourage meaningful public conversation... not to replace professional care or personal support networks.
Resources
This section brings together interviews, essays, videos, and written material focused on chronic illness, healthcare systems, and lived experience. Content here is designed to inform, contextualize, and support thoughtful public conversation...not to replace professional care or personal support networks.
The Striped Spoon Journal
The Striped Spoon Journal is a long-form writing and interview archive exploring chronic illness, chronic pain, mental health, and the systems that shape patient experience. Pieces range from personal essays to analytical reflections and conversations with clinicians, researchers, and advocates.
Video Library
A curated archive of recorded conversations, interviews, and educational talks focused on chronic illness, healthcare systems, and lived experience. Content is intended to inform, contextualize, and invite critical thinking.
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