Do you find yourself bracing for disbelief any time you mention pain, fatigue, or flares?

Do you feel pressure to sound upbeat, grateful, or inspiring when you actually feel exhausted?

Do you wish you had one place where you could talk about how hard it is, without having to soften it?

Are you grieving who you were before illness, while also trying to survive who you have to be now?

The Open Hearth is a chronic illness peer support group offered virtually in a “drop-in” or “choose your session” format. This format allows for connection with others in Canada who are living under the weight of chronic illness and the systemic failures that impact every facet of our lives. 

This is a space to be real about your grief, triumphs, hopes, and dreams, free of toxic positivity or pressure to perform for the comfort of others.