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Meet Ila Oxman
After fifteen years of unexplained symptoms, Ila Oxman was finally diagnosed with POTS, hEDS, and MCAS in 2022. Ila’s challenging healthcare journey inspired her to begin sharing her story on social media as @chronic4u. What began as a single social media account has since expanded into a multifaceted platform that includes The Chronically Positive Podcast; Chronic4u Apparel; and the C4U Circle support group.
Ila holds a B.S. degree in Rehabilitation Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Drexel University. She combined her education with her lived experience to build a space that integrates advocacy, storytelling, and community-building.
WHAT IS CHRONIC4U?
@Chronic4u
Social media content sharing Ila’s personal journey with chronic illness, highlighting resilience, creativity and the realities of navigating health challenges.
The Chronically Positive Podcast
A Podcast where Ila interviews people who have been inspired by their chronic illness to create businesses, communities, art, programs and much more.
C4U Circle Support Group
A creative support group for people with chronic illness to connect through real conversation and low pressure creative activities.