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Scenario

Why invisible rare diseases create unique identity challenges

My rare condition is invisible and I've gotten so good at managing it that people forget I'm sick, but the constant performance of wellness is exhausting me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The success of adaptation creates its own burden when others can no longer see or accommodate the underlying struggle.

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Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Rare and orphan conditions?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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