Invisible Illnesses: The Silent Struggle for Social Inclusion

Invisible Illnesses and Social Exclusion: A Personal Story In a short video posted online, a woman from the US, who identifies as a Sick Mom and uses the nickname Myfiercepearcelife, describes the difficulties she faces participating in social gatherings due to her invisible illnesses, POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and dysautonomia. She explains that prolonged standing is extremely challenging, making it difficult to fully enjoy social events where most people are standing and talking. "One thing that sucks about having what I have, which is POTS or dysautonomia, is that when all the adults are hanging out and standing and talking and I'm having a bad day, I can't be part of the conversations, I can't stand that long," she says in the video. The video highlights the need for greater awareness and consideration of invisible disabilities. It encourages social groups to be more inclusive and create spaces where individuals with various needs can participate comfortably. The creator's lighthearted approach, despite her challenges, provides a positive and encouraging message. The video, uploaded on June 3rd, 2023, has already garnered significant attention, suggesting a growing interest in discussions around invisible disabilities and social inclusion.