This summer was a full one at Generation Patient. From June through August, we hosted 17 peer support groups, including a special LGBTQIA+ Pride Event, bringing young adults with chronic illness together to talk honestly about joy, uncertainty, FOMO, relationships, and community.

Here are a few of the themes we kept coming back to this summer.

At Generation Patient, our Peer Support Groups provide a welcoming space where young adults can connect with others who truly understand the challenges, questions, and emotions that come with living with a chronic illness.

By bringing people with shared experiences together, our groups remind participants that they are not alone. Whether someone is newly diagnosed or has been managing their condition for years, there is always something to learn, someone to encourage, and hope to be found in connecting with others.