Breaking the Silence: Jovette Simmons Abass on Living With HS
PiZetta Media: Podcast with a Cause · Michael VanZetta
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Show Notes
In this episode, Jovette Simmons Abass shares her powerful journey living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a painful and often misunderstood chronic skin condition. She talks with Michael VanZetta about the physical and emotional challenges of HS, how treatment and telehealth support helped her regain confidence, and the importance of prioritizing mental health. Jovette also discusses the role faith, family, and self-advocacy played in her healing, and why speaking openly about conditions many people suffer with in silence can bring freedom, strength, and hope to others.