What You Don’t See DOES Hurt Me
LOOK AGAIN: Invisible illnesses are real (and everywhere) FACT: The US Department of Health and Human Services estimates that over 150 million Americans are afflicted with a chronic illness. FACT: The US Census Bureau assesses that 96% of chronic illnesses are invisible. FACT: Many people, including healthcare providers, dismiss the complaints of individuals with invisible illnesses, assuming that it is ‘all in their head.’ What does this mean to you? It's easy to spot some