Chronic illness advocate Nitika Chopra talks about Chronicon Community, a new virtual community for people with chronic illnesses.
There are two major reasons for the conference, Chopratold me before the event.
I want to break the cycle of isolation and bring people together.
And I want to celebrate the fact that we are so much more than our conditions.
The conversations in the media around chronic illness are all really sad.
The women I know with chronic illnesses also have PhDs, or are mothers, or entrepreneurs.
chronic illness advocate and the founder of The Chronicon Community
And nothing can stop Chopra from bringing folks together, not even COVID-19.
On October 28, she is taking Chronicon to a whole new level, launchingThe Chronicon Community.
Well+Good:Chronicon is evolving from a yearly event to a whole new virtual community.
What will it offer to people with a chronic illness?
Nitika Chopra:Im so excited about it.
Basically, youll be able to have your little Chronicon Community in your pocket.
There is going to be content specifically for people with chronic illnesses, featuring different experts on the site.
Members will also be able to message each other and talk.
And in between the monthly events there will be smaller events, like virtual cooking classes.
chronic illness advocate and the founder of The Chronicon Community
You mention that someone has to be a member to join.
How much will it cost?
NC:Were going to start the membership cost off at $15 a month.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
NC:Its November 19th, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
ET, and the theme is mental health.
There are some amazing speakers lined up for it, too.
The event will start withRegina Rockeof Wolf Medicine Magic leading us through a breathwork exercise.
The event will close with a special musical performance fromMeah Paceof The Resistance Revival Chorus singing I Hope.
Its a night you wont want to miss!
So, so awesome.
Thank you for creating this space, especially during a time that can feel so isolating.
NC:Im really excited to see how people will come together and form connections through the community.
Because heres the thing about living with a chronic illness: thats notallthat you are.
Im also a New Yorker.
Im a woman of color.
I like to sing.
you’re free to have a glorious, big, incredible life.
Its not about focusing on sadness or the devastation.
Its a place to talk about it all.
you could join The Chronicon Community here.
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