Invisible Illnesses

Illnesses that you can’t see are as real as those you can see. Invisible illnesses are not a rarity.  Approximately half of North Americans have a chronic condition; over 90% of these are not outwardly symptomatic. This means millions of people live with chronic illnesses that are not visible to others.  The list of conditions includes…

Fibro Warriors Self-advocate

If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got Many people who live with fibromyalgia are hugely frustrated with how they are viewed and treated by the healthcare system. Comments about being disbelieved or belittled by healthcare practitioners, including specialists, are common. Experiences like these are what drive people…