Invisibleillness Stories

TWO HEARTS BEYOND LUPUS "For years, I hid my illness as if it were a fault. Then my body stopped asking for permission to collapse." Illness is weakness. Vulnerability is a sin. Lorelai Rinaldi grew up with these rules carved into her skin. To avoid being a burden to anyone, she learned to smile, hide the pain, and carry everything on her own shoulders. She hid her Lupus from everyone: her teammates, her university, even Luca-the brilliant, confident man she married to prove to the world (and herself) that she could have a "normal" life. But invisible illnesses don't stay in the dark forever. When her body gives out and the perfect fairytale she built shatters to pieces, Lorelai finds herself in a hospital bed. And right there in the clinic corridors, her past comes knocking. Damiano isn't just a doctor. He is the only one who, when she was just fourteen, held her hand and looked at her without judgment. Today he is back, ready to fight by her side, showing her that true healing isn't erasing the illness, but finding someone who isn't afraid to stay through the storm. Will Lorelai manage to shed her armor and let herself be loved for who she truly is... butterfly rash included? ✨ What you'll find in this story: 🩺 Doctor x Patient Reunion 💔 Emotional & Deep (A real story, free from chronic illness cliches) 🌧️ Marriage in Crisis & Self-Discovery (A journey toward true identity) 🔥 Slow Burn & Emotional Connection (Love, care, support, and rebirth) 📖 Written by someone with real-life experience living with a chronic condition. A deeply moving read for anyone who loves heartfelt stories that heal the soul.

To everyone who has ever smiled while silently falling apart. To the people who stayed awake because their minds refused to rest. To the ones who were called lazy when they were simply trying to survive. And to anyone who has ever felt invisible- This story is for you. New ep on Saturday

I am: Sick These are my thoughts

Describing what it feels like to be the if, instead of the when, with something happening.

Rants by a disabled person , mostly about things related to disability, but also my view as a disabled person on no-disabled topics and how I see the world.

Life is hard for everyone, it is almost impossible for someone with Fibromyalgia. Read the perspective of a fibro sufferer through my short stories, poetry, monologues and random thoughts as we journey through this together. Fibromyalgia: We fight more than you know, we feel more than we say. Stay strong and be kind to each other.

This is going to be a collection of Celiac Problems and Celiac Wins. It's also going to include some stories and inspirational quotes. Welcome to the life of a Celiac.

The things that I have learned so far about BPD and the disorder itself.

Sometimes it feels like I'm black and white, and everyone else is in color. Other times it feels like I'm in color and everyone else is in black and white, and everyone is watching my every move, judging me, and trying to decide if I'm just asking for attention. The truth is, I would do just about anything that I could to get that attention to go away. I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, and being the only kid in my class with chronic pain is not easy. I have to fight to do everything that most people can do easily and no one realizes it. Instead, when I can't do something, people assume I'm exaggerating and I could do it if I just tried. So I want to share my story for anybody who is going through what I am.

"It's not like the movies that's how it should be," -Gina Porter *"Inspired" by the movie "Be Somebody" w/ Matthew Espinosa and "Starstruck" on Disney + -CW: mentions of diabetes and medical content. *Only on Wattpad

Not about and actual princess this is just basically my diary. I'm a girl recently turned 18 diagnosed with fibromyalgia at 14 I think... This book has not much of a structure just whatever I feel is important to me or things that strike me close to heart. So if you'd like to learn what's on the mind of a girl who is in literal pain 24/7 please continue reading. Thank you for your time.

Hinata Shouyou, the hyperactive ray of sunshine of Karasuno. With his emotions put proudly on display constantly, nobody would ever guess that he could be hiding anything from them, until something happens during practice one stormy afternoon. something that could change how that little sunshine is seen by his peers forever.

Chronic illness and Crohns Disease fighter , Christine has had a rough life. She wants to help others.So what does she do? She writes a blog about it.

is a captivating narrative that follows the poignant journey of a young girl navigating the complexities of living with a chronic illness. Set against the backdrop of a mystical realm inhabited by fantastical creatures, including fairies and goblins, this story intertwines elements of fantasy with the harsh realities of chronic health challenges. As the protagonist embarks on her emotional and physical odyssey, readers are drawn into a world where bravery, resilience, and hope illuminate the darkest of days. Through her encounters with mythical beings and her own inner strength, she learns valuable lessons about acceptance, self-discovery, and the power of friendship. This tale weaves together themes of magic and adversity, offering a heartfelt portrayal of courage in the face of adversity and the enduring spirit of the human heart.

Life of a schizo The mind, a shifting landscape of thoughts both profound and perplexing, carries me through a world that never settles. Moments of clarity flicker like crossing stars, only to be swallowed by the clouds of uncertainty. I stand at the edge of reality and illusion, where whispers weave themselves into the fabric of my consciousness, echoing truths I struggle to decipher. But there is beauty in the chaos. There is meaning in the shifting sands. To exist in this space is to navigate a reality unlike any other-to be both lost and found in the same breath. God bless Xian i love uuuu

17 million people around the world suffer from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or ME and it is incurable and untreatable. The disease is called ME but Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or CFS is the name the CDC gave it. Doctors for the most part think that it is all in our heads; well it's not. ME is a neuro-immune disease that affects every aspect of your life. Diagnosed originally in September of 2012, this author was bedridden from October 2013 through August 1, 2015. this author couldn't go past her own back yard and that's on an extremely good day, her life came to a stand still and she couldn't move forward. In June of 2013, she graduated with her MBA and was supposed to start her Ph.D in early 2014 but that was not to be. In this batch of poems, this author hopes to show others that they aren't alone in this. She hopes that people will come together to raise awareness for this miserable illness. Her personal story of her life with ME can be found in the first chapter of this book in video form. The cover is of the Survivor Tree at the 9/11 memorial that this author took in 2011. To understand what ME really is please watch this 7 minute video and you'll see what life was like for me 24/7 365. https://youtu.be/qBriPTFOtmY So please take a stroll with her now, through her journey through ME......... ***All of the poetry here is original and written by me. All rights reserved © 2015 by Olga Pinsky***

I'm 33, but I don't always feel like it - mentally, I sit somewhere between 19 and 25. This blog is my way of exploring that in-between space while juggling ADHD, chronic conditions, relationships, and figuring out who I am. Think of me as your friend or older sister, sharing thoughts that are sometimes messy, sometimes thoughtful, but always real. I'm not a lifelong writer - I'm just someone learning out loud and inviting others to join me. Living Between Ages is meant to be a relatable, open space where we can all feel less alone in our experiences.