Your Stories
Read the real life stories of people living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Having psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis can sometimes feel isolating, but it doesn’t have to be that way. We are sharing your stories, to help others realise they do not have to experience their condition alone.
Your stories have helped to start hundreds of honest and open conversations between people affected by psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. We believe that no one should have to cope with their condition alone, and hearing from people who have shared similar experiences can help others to make sense of their psoriasis and how it makes them feel.
You can read the stories people have shared with us below by clicking on the individual names.
If you’d like to take part and share your own experiences you can find out how to get involved here.
Emilie
Emilie's story is one of resilience, from living with psoriasis as a child to later being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Today, she is sharing her experiences to raise awareness and remind others that they are never alone.
Georgia
Our Digital Communications Officer, Georgia, shares her story of living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Sam
Sam has lived with guttate psoriasis since childhood, facing years of physical discomfort and the quiet mental battles that come with it. Now, he’s choosing to take back control - refusing to let his skin define his life.
Ellena
Having lived with scalp psoriasis since she was a child, Ellena shares how her condition has shaped her life, the challenges she’s faced, and how she’s learned to adapt as a mum of three.
Vicky
After developing severe psoriatic arthritis and multiple health challenges, Vicky’s life changed dramatically. Despite everything, she finds strength in her family and joy in life’s small, precious moments.