Wendy, so much solidarity. Our society doesn't support people who are visibly ill, let alone people (especially women) who suffer with invisible illnesses. So many Americans have invisible illnesses. Thank you for calling attention to this neglected topic.
Thank you, Andra. You are so right. But also, I must confess, I didn't realize how judgmental I was before I became ill. Too often I saw someone park in a handicap space and I would think they must be using the placard illegally, because they "looked fine." I'm so embarrassed to admit this now. I think those of us with chronic illnesses have become masters at "looking fine."
Wendy, so much solidarity. Our society doesn't support people who are visibly ill, let alone people (especially women) who suffer with invisible illnesses. So many Americans have invisible illnesses. Thank you for calling attention to this neglected topic.
Thank you, Andra. You are so right. But also, I must confess, I didn't realize how judgmental I was before I became ill. Too often I saw someone park in a handicap space and I would think they must be using the placard illegally, because they "looked fine." I'm so embarrassed to admit this now. I think those of us with chronic illnesses have become masters at "looking fine."
YES. Agreed.
Your honesty and vulnerability are so powerful, Wendy. And eye-opening! Thank you for sharing your words with the world.
Thank you Maria for your kind words!