Tag: invisible-illness
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When the Stove Becomes a Monster You Can’t Slay: Eating Well with an Invisible Disability
Some days, the stove looks like a mountain I don’t have the legs to climb. It stares back at me like a challenge I know I’m not ready for. Today is one of those days- the stove is staring back at me with judgment. I understand what my body needs; I know that eating well…
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Not Just Ill: Redefining My Chronic Condition
Dealing with an invisible chronic illness isn’t easy. Beyond the fatigue, physical pain, and brain fog, there’s another layer of struggle: people don’t see how unwell you are. They see the outside—maybe a sun-kissed face, some makeup, a well-put-together outfit, a warm greeting—and they draw their own conclusions. They see you show up at a…
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Accessibility Is More Than Ramps: Living with Invisible Disabilities
On Monday, I shared thoughts on the lived experience of disability. I unexpectedly received messages of gratitude from readers across the board. There is so much quiet hurt in the world—people feeling misunderstood, or navigating conversations about illness without care or compassion. Yesterday, I had a conversation with a rehabilitation doctor. He asked whether I…
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