Peter Waite, M.S., M.A.
Peter founded HealingWell.com over 25 years ago and holds Master's degrees from Utah State University and Brandeis University. He's passionate about writing about his own personal experiences and building trusted communities for people with chronic illness.
Too Young for Chronic Illness: An Interview With Laurie Edwards
Laurie Edwards blogs on "A Chronic Dose". She is a gifted writer and has a unique take on living with chronic illness. Her recent book, "Life Disrupted: Getting Real About Chronic Illness in Your Twenties and Thirties",
Becoming More Resilient In The Face Of Chronic Illness
I've always wondered why some people seem to be able to bounce back more quickly from personal challenges, illnesses, disappointments, tragedies, etc. better than others. On the surface it seems that some people are just born
Letting Go Of The Life You Have Planned
Sometimes that life isn't what we expect and coming to terms with the new reality of life with chronic illness is difficult and can be traumatic. I know it took me several years after my diagnosis before I found an inner acceptance
How HealingWell Started
I had just been diagnosed with a chronic illness a few weeks earlier and felt completely alone. My experience with medical tests, procedures, and getting shuffled from doctor to doctor was absolutely exhausting and terribly frustrating.
Getting Self-Help Online
Over 20 years ago, I was diagnosed with a chronic illness. I went online and was surprised by the lack of an outlet in which ordinary people like me could share information or find an empathetic ear.
Celebrating 100,000 HealingWell Members
Last week HealingWell.com hit a major milestone, surpassing 100,000 registered community members. I decided it might be appropriate to share what HealingWell means through the eyes of its members.
