Hi, I'm Kaelee and welcome to Chronically Ill in the Wild!
Like a lot of people, I didn’t expect my twenties to include chronic illness, disability, or a wheelchair—but here I am, learning as I go.
Over a relatively short period of time, my life shifted in ways I never could have planned for. I live with multiple chronic conditions, including Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES), and Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), and navigating all of that has been a whirlwind of doctor’s appointments, uncertainty, grief, growth, and a lot of unlearning what I thought my life would look like.
Some days are heavy. Some days feel almost normal. Most days are somewhere in between.
Along the way, the online chronic illness and disability community has been one of the most grounding, supportive, and informative spaces I’ve found. So much of what has helped me—products, routines, mindset shifts, even just feeling less alone—has come from people sharing their real lives.
Chronically Ill in the Wild is my way of giving that back.
This space is where I share my everyday life: the good days, the hard days, and everything in between; along with the tools, routines, and little things that make it all more manageable. Whether that’s my wheelchair setup, favorite comfort items, travel tips, or small moments of joy, I want this to be a place that feels honest, helpful, and human.
I’m still new to both disability and content creation, and I’m figuring it out as I go. Thank you for being here, for your patience, and for being part of this space with me.
I’m really glad you’re here.