Health Stories Project

SHARE YOUR STORY IN 3 STEPS

1. ANSWER QUESTIONS

Writing your story is as easy as answering a few basic questions. We'll help you put them together into a narrative you can be proud of.

2. REVIEW

This is your chance to check your work. Make sure the details are correct, double-check your spelling, and add anything you might have missed.

3. SUBMIT

Read our content release form (to give us permission to share your hard work) and submit. Please note: Not every story can be published but we do read and consider them all. Posts may be edited for clarity and/or grammar.

You can also submit your story via email or video.

THE FRUSTRATION OF HURTFUL WORDS

The Frustration of “But You Don’t Look Sick”

“But you don’t look sick…” “Have you tried….?” “What if you pushed yourself…?”

If you live with an invisible illness you know exactly how hurtful words can be even if they come from someone who has good intentions.

This story template is designed to help you share advice on how you dealt with someone who said something insensitive or harmful about your condition.

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