From lost to empowered.
Stephanie, May 2020
"I felt so lost with my new RA diagnosis. I found Cheryl to be a wonderful, compassionate source of information. She encourages, supports, and offers insight to this new way of life. I feel more empowered now, more confident in myself and the choices I make for my health. The learning is self paced, non-judgmental, and leave you feeling stronger. For anyone with RA, I would highly recommend this course. It will make such a positive difference in your life."
"Practical information that is rarely discussed in the rheumatologist's office."
Cristina, May 2020. Lived with RA for 17 years
"I wish I had access to this information when I was diagnosed with RA 17 years ago. The coping tools provided by Cheryl are useful even for a seasoned patient like me. I particularly enjoyed the last section on intimacy and relationships. I recommend this course for the newly diagnosed to equip them with practical and evidence-based information that is rarely discussed in the rheumatologist's office."
Validating and Empowering
Melissa McGrory, August 2020
"I am SO grateful for you and can not say enough wonderful things about you and your course! I’ve been on this journey since 2016 with no idea what I’m doing and it feels crippling at times to just be so out of control in your own body. I have learned so much, not just incredible tips for day to day, but also about the disease itself! I cried so many tears of relief through these 4 weeks because I feel validated for the very first time. It was such an empowering opportunity to learn from you- I wish I had this years ago but I’m so happy to have it now!"
Comprehensive, easy to understand, and relatable!"
Kat A., June 2020
"This course was a great resource for learning how to live as a person with RA. There are so many aspects to living with a chronic illness to consider beyond what you have time to discuss with your doctor when first diagnosed. Trying to get a handle on what having RA might look like for you can be so overwhelming, but Cheryl has compiled the key elements in a way that is comprehensive, easy to understand, and relatable!"
"Valuable support."
Ann Storey, May 2020, May
I appreciate having someone that has been through this experience share their expertise. I also appreciate having a group of "newbies" to talk things through and compare our stories. Cheryl has made this course easy to use, understand, and work through. The support of the other learners has been valuable as I begin my RA journey.
"Everyone trying to thrive while battling RA deserves to have a toolbox and supportive community."
Jamie, May 2020
The course gave me so many new tools to help manage my RA and validated so many of my feelings and the experiences I have encountered since being diagnosed. The course is packed with so many resources I'll be referring back to what I've learned for years to come. What has become just as valuable is the community that I have become apart of while taking this course. The friendships and community created has been incredibly helpful and encouraging. Everyone trying to thrive while battling RA deserves to have a toolbox and a supportive community as amazing as what Arthritis Life has created for me.,
"Super valuable" even if you've had the disease for a while
L. J., June 202
"I really believe your course has a lot of value….and that is from me who has already had this disease for a while and much of the information I have learned “the hard way” through my own life experiences and research. Even with all of that I still feel the way you deliver it is super valuable."
" I now have a solid foundation of practical strategies to continue living a fulfilling life, even with RA."
Armani, June 2020
"I have a much more positive outlook on my future because I now have a solid foundation of practical strategies to continue living a fulfilling life, even with RA. Mentally, I am in such a better place. Also, during this course was the most comfortable I've ever felt talking about my experience with this disease with others. Whether you are struggling with your disease and need help with management or you feel confident with your management strategies and just desire a supportive community, this course provides it all!" ,
"I now feel so much less alone and way more confident in managing my illness."
Sarah, June 2020
"I had so many questions about my symptoms and how to manage this disease that I wasn't able to ask my medical team. Getting valuable information each week about the things that really matter to me from someone who gets it was so helpful. It's obvious that Cheryl really cares about the people enrolled and goes out of her way to answer questions and give explanations. The social support that comes with this course is also invaluable! I now feel so much less alone and way more confident in managing my illness."
"Didn't sugarcoat things, but made me feel more hopeful than I did at the beginning."
Debra, June 2020
"I think this course is good for anyone at any point in their chronic illness journey. I appreciated how the information was straightforward, relevant and seemed to be research-based. I appreciate how it didn't sugarcoat things, but made me feel more hopeful than I did at the beginning of the course."