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LIVE CHAT: Weight Management & RA! ⚖️ Managing a healthy weight is important for overall well-being. How do you exercise and eat right while living with RA? 🤔 Join in here to discuss live from 8-9pm ET— and feel free to keep the convo going beyond that, too, if you’d like! 😊 PS: Using the app version of Bezzy?? … Be sure to update to the latest version from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store in order to continue using the platform— and to get the best experience out of it. 📲
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LIVE CHAT: Weight Management & RA! ⚖️ Managing a healthy weight is important for overall well-being. How do you exercise and eat right while living with RA? 🤔 Join in here to discuss live from 8-9pm ET— and feel free to keep the convo going beyond that, too, if you’d like! 😊 PS: Using the app version of Bezzy?? … Be sure to update to the latest version from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store in order to continue using the platform— and to get the best experience out of it. 📲
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LIVE CHAT: Open Chat! 💚 Come introduce yourself, get to know each other, and share what you'd like to chat about and what you need support with. Join in here from 8-9pm ET— and PS: please be sure to update your app if you’re using the app version of Bezzy! 📲
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LIVE CHAT: The Grief of Chronic Illness. 😔 Living with chronic illness and chronic pain can unfortunately come with a sense of grief. 😞 Let's get into it. Join in here from 8-9pm ET to discuss. 🫶 PS: Using our app? … Be sure to update to the latest version from the Google Play Store or App Store to continue using the platform. 📲
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Finding Joy in Unexpected Places

Finding Joy in Unexpected Places

From connecting with nature to finding relief through treatment, people living with rheumatoid arthritis share the surprising sources of joy they've discovered along the way.

June 26, 2026

by Chloe Curtis

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From the Community: What Are You Thankful for This Year?

From the Community: What Are You Thankful for This Year?

Practicing gratitude is important any time of the year, but it can be especially grounding during the busy holiday season. Members from the Bezzy communities shared what they're thankful for this year.

December 09, 2022

by Sydney Koeplin

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How I Find Support in the Online Chronic Condition Community

How I Find Support in the Online Chronic Condition Community

Finding people who understand your experience living with a chronic condition can feel comforting and empowering.

May 31, 2022

by Steff Di Pardo

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Meet Your Guide: Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Meet Your Guide: Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Ashley's goal as Bezzy RA guide is to create a safe space to share the full range of experiences of life with RA.

January 03, 2022

by Simone Marie

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6 Things I Want People to Know About Invisible Illnesses

6 Things I Want People to Know About Invisible Illnesses

Members of Bezzy's chronic condition communities share the realities of their invisible experiences.

September 18, 2021

by Elinor Hills

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LIVE CHAT: The Grief of Chronic Illness. 😔 Living with chronic illness and chronic pain can unfortunately come with a sense of grief. 😞 Let's get into it. Join in here from 8-9pm ET to discuss. 🫶 PS: Using our app? … Be sure to update to the latest version from the Google Play Store or App Store to continue using the platform. 📲
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Lifestyle
So true!
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@Jewlz Happy Birthday !!!! 🎊🎈 🎂 🥂 😁
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@Jewlz Happy Birthday !!!! 🎊🎈 🎂 🥂 😁
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Our Sunday night summer fun 🚣
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Our Sunday night summer fun 🚣
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I'm a grandma again! Anthony was bom 7/9 a day before my birthday. 2nd grandson. I ❤️ being a grandma. My 1st grandson is 4.
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I'm a grandma again! Anthony was bom 7/9 a day before my birthday. 2nd grandson. I ❤️ being a grandma. My 1st grandson is 4.
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This cutie is having his 3rd Birthday party today 🎂💙🎈
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