Invisible Condition - Journal Entry No.4 - Reflection

Send us Fan MailSummaryTim reflects on the purpose and vision of the Invisible Condition podcast, which aims to elevate voices and end the stigma surrounding invisible conditions. He shares his journey of overcoming health challenges and the birth of the podcast. The importance of reflection and the power of sharing stories are emphasized. The host envisions building Invisible Condition as a nonprofit and bringing conversations about inclusion and accommodations into workplaces and schools. The goal is to create a society where invisible conditions are embraced and met with empathy and compassion.TakeawaysReflection is a powerful tool for personal growth and envisioning the future.Sharing stories can create meaningful connections and drive social change.Building Invisible Condition as a nonprofit aims to bring conversations about inclusion and accommodations into workplaces and schools.The goal is to create a society where invisible conditions are embraced and met with empathy and compassion.AboutInvisible Condition is a non-profit digital media company empowering voices to remove the stigma attached to Invisible Conditions and drive social change.What is an “invisible condition”?An invisible condition is a non-apparent illness or health condition (physical or mental) that isn’t seen from the outside. This may include, but is not limited to autoimmune disorders, mental illness, neurodiverse conditions, chronic pain or fatigue, trauma, cancers, and brain injuries.Invisible condition is inclusive of invisible illness, invisible disability, and invisible disease.Yes, it really is! I bet you know someone who lives with an invisible condition. Or perhaps you do.Dealing with an invisible condition (or multiple ones) can often feel lonely and isolating.You might prefer to keep your problems hidden, especially if you have experienced discrimination or judgment in the past when you have tried to talk about the condition you live with.As a caregiver, you might experience anxiety, anger or exhaustion—but feel guilty about expressing that to the people around you.If you are a friend, co-worker, or relative of someone who lives with an invisible condition, you might feel uncomfortable about asking questions.When you listen to this podcast, you’ll see that the guests really do “get it”.They are everyday people who have overcome their fear of sharing, in order to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered. By sharing their stories, they hope to create a more compassionate and inclusive society.Each episode will leave you encouraged, hopeful, and inspired to step out of fear and embrace your normal.Support the showThanks for listening, I appreciate you!  Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/timreitsmaWebsite: invisiblecondition.comSubscribe: invisiblecondition.com/subscribeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kDTQ9eTFpWFDID9vsXFxWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-invisible-condition-podcast/id1703432562Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisible_condition/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Invisible_Condition