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Scenario

Why invisible illness creates a crisis of being believed

My lupus makes me so exhausted that I sleep fourteen hours some days but everyone thinks I'm being lazy because I look fine on the outside.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The mismatch between inner experience and outer appearance traps you in a constant struggle for validation and understanding.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grief for lost health — chronic illness and disability?”

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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