Tell Your Health Story
Do you want a chance to help others and have a place to vent at the same time? Being diagnosed with a disease can be an isolating and terrifying experience. There is great medical information on the Internet but it is usually impersonal, giving facts and figures but no real idea of what living with a particular disease or condition is like. That's where Health Diaries comes in. It provides real stories by real people, filling in the personal, everyday details the other sites leave out.
Health Diaries is not a replacement for more traditional websites. Rather, it complements them. Health Diaries does not dispense medical advice, but a glimpse into the day to day reality of people living with many health conditions. From cancer to obesity, from going vegetarian to practicing yoga, if it relates to health and well-being, your story is welcome here. Caregivers and loved ones are also invited to share their stories, providing yet another important and unique perspective.
Health Diaries is not just web hosting for health related blogs. Think of it like a magazine in which you will be published. Although we will not edit your posts, we do maintain a consistent style and design throughout the site. Your diary will be designed by us (you choose the color scheme) and all templates are maintained by the editors, leaving you free to write. The service is free - giving those who are going through difficult times a free space to write and a community in which their words are assured a regular audience. While anyone can put up a blog or diary on their own, it is hard to find readers. With health diaries, you know the people who are looking to read about your subject are already there. All that's missing is your story!
There is no longterm committment--if for any reason you decide you cannot keep updating your diary, you can stop at any time. This is a relaxed, open forum provided for the benefit of both the writers and the readers.
Ready to get started? Just fill out the form to the right and let us know what you'd like to write about. You do not need to give us your real name. You can choose any pseudonym you want to use. You can also use your full, real name if you wish. It's up to you. The important thing is the story you have to tell--we look forward to reading that story!
Once you submit your request, we will get back to you with any questions within two weeks. If you don't hear from us, drop us a line at apply@healthdiaries.com just to make sure we got it.
We will never share your personal information with anyone. Read our privacy policy here.
And finally, when writing your diary, remember that a lot of people are reading. We were recently listed in the Boston Globe as an online health resource - you never know who will be reading!
~ Henry Miller
~ Brenda Ueland
~ Judy Collins