Illness and Insight

About the Substack

Chronic illness is disabling, isolating, and often devastating; it also gives us unique insight into grief, community, spirituality, and what it means to be well.

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  • Everything.

Paid Subcription Benefits

  • Supporting two chronically ill creators!

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About Sage Garrettson

Sage (she/they) is a disabled nature kid who writes about chronic physical and mental illness.

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