Many are unaware about chronic illness in kids + teens and how  much it affects/changes our bodies + mentality. I want to and I feel the need to change that. 

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I myself have suffered basically my whole life with chronic illness. Severe Asthma was my first diagnosis. I wasn't considered "normal" to every doctor, specialist, nurse, etc. who has seen me because my body doesn't respond to medicine or treatments like it's "supposed" to. I have been called the "special" case to every doctor who has examined me.  I fought long, hard, and vigorously from when I was first at 5 years old diagnosed till now at 17 years old where I am still fighting this exhausting battle. 

Growing up chronically ill was not easy, the word easy is an understatement; in fact, it was excruciating. Hospital admissions and missing home, clinic visits during the day and missing school, an overwhelming amount of doctors not understanding what's going on, and so much more. My childhood was completely different than the kids around me. 

I am still dealing with my Asthma, but my body also decided to add on more pain with chronic migraines, GI issues, and more sporadic symptoms. Luckily I am one of the many fortunate kids who has grown up with the Alberta Children's Hospital specialty clinics.   

 

Like me, kids and teens around the globe suffer with so many different chronic illnesses, but not many people realize how much it affects them. Whether or not they were diagnosed as a teen or when they were a child it changes a person. sometimes it changes a person for the better but unfortunately it also can change someone for the worst. Chronic illness affects not only our bodies but our mentality, relationships, and so much more that you would do without thinking everyday. 

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Chronic illness is a never ending battle that drains the life out of people especially the youth. 

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My mission is to change people's perspectives on how they view the chronically ill youth. Many who are ill feel alone in their own journey and lots don't have the help they need to get better, but Teige's Journey was made for that sole reason and to follow along my journey to help you feel seen. 

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Chronic Illness is never a choice, it is more or less what feels like punishment.