Monthly Archives: October 2017

Invisible Disabilities Week

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The theme this week is “Invisible No More.” I have been thinking about it off and on all week. I hope it is just because of the souring pain levels, but I have not thought of an uplifting idea of how to make migraines and epilepsy visible. I could revamp my wardrobe? Wear themed jewelry?  I don’t know if I want to loose compete control over who knows and who doesn’t know. On some days dealing with the stigmas are very hard to keep civil, like days I’m falling and someone saying I shouldn’t drink during the day…

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Join the #MakeItVisable Movement

The Pain Foundation has teamed up with Healthline to bring awareness to invisible illnesses and conditions. Hear is how to participate:

  1. Share a photo or video that makes your condition visible on Instagram with the hashtag #MakeItVisable
  2. Healthline is donating 5$ to the US Pain Foundation for every submission.

The campaign last through the month of October.

https://www.uspainfoundation.org/news/makeitvisible/https://www.makeitvisiblecampaign.com/

 

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