Hustle culture is everywhere. It glorifies productivity at any cost, celebrates late nights and early mornings, and rewards the ability to constantly push through boundaries in pursuit of success. But for those living with chronic…
Chronic illness
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Unseen Wounds: 10 Hard Truths About Caregiving and Abuse in Fibromyalgia Relationships
When Caregiving and Abuse Go Together for People With Fibromyalgia When caregiving and abuse go together for people with fibromyalgia, the pain goes far beyond physical symptoms. Fibromyalgia, with its invisible and often misunderstood effects,…
Through Unseen Eyes: What the Doctor Who Evaluated Me for Social Security Should Have Done Differently
The day of a Social Security disability evaluation is often filled with anxiety. It’s a moment where years of symptoms, personal hardship, and complex medical history are distilled into a brief appointment with a stranger.…
Beyond What They See: I Used to Wish My Pain Was Visible, but It’s Not That Simple
There was a time when I found myself quietly wishing that my pain had a face the world could see. I wanted a cast, a bandage, a visible marker—anything that could communicate to others what…
The Truth Isn’t Negative: Am I Being ‘Negative’ By Admitting My Reality With Chronic Illness?
Living with chronic illness means carrying a truth that is often invisible to the world. It means waking up in pain, navigating unpredictable symptoms, and silently adjusting to limitations that others may never see. And…
How Selma Blair and Her Cool Canes Are Quietly Revolutionizing Disability Acceptance
How Selma Blair and Her Cool Canes Support Disability Acceptance Selma Blair, a celebrated actress known for her roles in film and television, has become a powerful figure in disability advocacy—not just through her words…
Beyond Words: 7 Oddly Specific Metaphors That Perfectly Describe Fibromyalgia Pain
7 Oddly Specific Metaphors for Fibromyalgia Pain Living with fibromyalgia means navigating a world of pain that is often difficult to describe. It’s not one single kind of discomfort—it shifts, evolves, and sometimes strikes without…
Silent Epidemic: Why It’s Time to Talk About the Scary Misdiagnosis Rate Women Face in Healthcare
For decades, the healthcare system has been failing women in ways that are often invisible until it’s too late. Among the most serious and overlooked issues is the alarming misdiagnosis rate women continue to face.…
Bruised But Breathing: Because of Trauma, I Often Hate My Body – And That’s My Truth
Some wounds don’t bleed. They don’t show up on skin or in scans. They live beneath the surface, in silence and shame. For many survivors of trauma, one of the hardest, most unspoken struggles is…
11 Hard Realities: When My Long-Term Disability Was Revoked Because I ‘Don’t Look Sick’
When My Long-Term Disability Was Revoked Because I ‘Don’t Look Sick’ I never imagined that having an invisible illness would mean I’d have to fight to prove my suffering to strangers. I never thought I’d…