We Are Worth It! | Living Alone

<p>Alaina and Claire share an article about living alone with chronic illness and discuss their own experiences.</p> <ul> <li>Welcome to Episode 11!</li> <li>Claire has a new job!</li> <li>Alaina is waiting on more test results.</li> <li>Both discuss TikTok trends and generational expectations.</li> <li><a href= "https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/04/10363620/chronic-illness-single-woman-relationships"> Refinery 29 Article: Confronting My Chronic Illness Has Changed What It Means For Me To Be Single</a></li> <li>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.</li> <li>How do you find the balance between independence and safety?</li> <li>How do you ask people to assist in your health and well-being?</li> <li>Shout-out to CVS pharmacists (and pharmacists in general)!</li> <li>Claire considers next steps in her own lifestyle.</li> <li>They talk about alternative living options and how social expectations impact our choices.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Learn your emergency phone setting and share your location.</li> <li>Pro Tip: Set aside your pride and lean on technology when you need a drink!</li> <li>Important fact: Both Alaina and Claire can sleep through everything!</li> <li>Throwback movie: <a href= "https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mr_hollands_opus">Mr. Holland's Opus</a>.</li> <li>We are now accepting TikTok challenges.</li> </ul>