Episodic
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Episodic

Stories from the intersection of chronic illness and creativity.

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"The sweetness that turns bitter, awoken to their chatter." — Chelsey Miguel, Bitter Sweet "Well, what can I do? I can muster nothing but laughter." — Chelsey Miguel, Bitter Sweet "How I wish I could hold her." — Chelsey Miguel, Belated "Even though you are surrounded by bleakness, I'm unable to comprehend your laughter." — Chelsey Miguel, Aftertaste "The sweetness that turns bitter, awoken to their chatter." — Chelsey Miguel, Bitter Sweet "Well, what can I do? I can muster nothing but laughter." — Chelsey Miguel, Bitter Sweet "How I wish I could hold her." — Chelsey Miguel, Belated "Even though you are surrounded by bleakness, I'm unable to comprehend your laughter." — Chelsey Miguel, Aftertaste

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Advocacy is a Collective Act.

The people most affected by the healthcare system are rarely the ones shaping it. That's what we're here to change — one story at a time.

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9 Pieces Published
2 Issues Released
1 Op-Ed in Civil Beat
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Our Story

A sanctuary for the resilient, the poetic, and the chronically bold.

Episodic was founded by Chelsey Miguel, a STEM enthusiast and advocate from Maui, Hawaiʻi, after she was diagnosed with lupus during high school. "I felt like one of the best ways to cope with my diagnosis was the form of art and storytelling. I want to harbor a safe space where people can freely express themselves throughout the emotional turmoil or about their own lived experience."

We believe illness doesn't pause a life. It creates a different kind of life. Episodic is the mixture of poetry, personal essay, and advocacy.

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Authenticity

We don't sugarcoat the bad days. We seek the raw, unpolished truth of what it means to live in a body that demands attention.

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Accessibility

Design is an act of care. Our platform is built for everyone, regardless of their current capacity or energy level.

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Resilience

Resilience isn't just "getting through it." It's the creativity found in adaptation. We celebrate the art of the pivot.

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