In Memory of Athenia Manuel (8/28/1973-6/4/2007) The Maryland Hidradenitis Group would like to keep the good memories alive. Theni will always be in our thoughts and prayers. She was diagnosed with hidradenitis yet she will not ever be alone as long as we keep her memory alive. Our deepest sympathy goes out to her friends, family, children, and boyfriend!

I Am Free



Don’t grieve for me, now I’m free

I’m following the path that God laid for me

I took his hand when I heard Him call

I turned my back and left it all

I could not stay another day

To laugh, to love, to work or play

Tasks left undone must stay that way

I have found that peace at the close of day

If my parting has left a void,

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

Ah yes, these things I too shall miss

Be not burdened with times of sorrow

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow

My life has been full, I savored much

Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch

Perhaps my time seemed all to brief

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief

Lift up your heart and share with me

God wanted me, now he has set me free

(sent by cynthia)





There is an Hidradenitis hotline if you need to talk to someone right away, the number is..1-928-279-0833. The hotline is answered by Tammie. Tammie usually answers and calls you back so that you incur little or no expense or if she is unavailable to answer the call feel free to leave a message and she will get back to you ASAP!