After more than five years of living with chronic illness - including chronic migraines, neurological symptoms, fatigue, and widespread pain - I’ve seen my fair share of doctors and medical professionals. Here are some things I have learned....

I was scrolling today and came across one of those posts - the kind that insists all chronic illness is curable if you just do the right...

But when it comes to chronic illness—especially the invisible kind—the narrative changes. Joy becomes suspicious. Rest becomes laziness. Smiling becomes proof that you must be fine. But we deserve those moments too. We are sick. And still human. And still allowed to feel joy.

If you’re living with chronic illness, I hope you find some truth, comfort, or connection here. And if you’re a caregiver, a loved one, or someone trying to understand—thank you for being here too.