I am here and I am not invisible

Invisible Illness week technically ended yesterday, but I've been meaning to write my "just one" post and this is the first chance I've had to address it. I love this year's theme of "just one,"

I am just one.

I am just one person with an invisible chronic illness.

And I matter


I am more than my symptoms, I am more than my disease.

I have dreams, I have goals, I have feelings just like everyone else.

I have an invisible illness that causes me pain and misery, but it is not who I am.

I am who I am


My life matters

My life is important

I am important


I may not be physically strong

I am strong

I am just one

I am one person whose life has been effected by illness

I am one person with a blog

I am one person trying to make a difference


My illness is invisible

I am here and I am not invisible