Breathing hope into your everyday life

The Invisible Illness Club was started to bring together and encourage women living with chronic invisible illnesses.

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over 50 million people live with one or more autoimmune conditions - that's 1 in 5 Americans

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nearly 80% of all autoimmune sufferers are women

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1 in 5 adults suffer from mental health issues

you are not alone

The Invisible Illness Club's mission is to help women with invisible illnesses breathe life and hope back into their every day so that they can thrive, not just survive.

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I'm April

wife | empty nest mom | coffee connoisseur | dog lover | passion for Jesus

I live with Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia, migraines, and anxiety. I went undiagnosed for many years, feeling like I was crazy. I knew something was wrong, more than โ€œjust being a womanโ€, but felt like no one was really listening to me. I was finally diagnosed at the age of 44 and began to get medical help for my diagnosis. It was a relief to finally feel seen and heard. I hope that I can bring you encouragment, practical ideas, and a community so you donโ€™t feel alone anymore.

Grab your free

Simple Pacing Tracker

A gentle daily check-in to help you:

  • notice your energy
  • choose one thing that matters
  • use support
  • stop before you push too far
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Latest Blog Posts

Rest and Chronic Illness: Why Rest Isnโ€™t a Reward

Rest and chronic illness donโ€™t mix with hustle culture. Hereโ€™s why rest works best when itโ€™s consistent, boring, and protective.

The Grief No One Talks About With Chronic Illness

Chronic illness brings a quiet grief made of small daily losses. This post names that grief and why it deserves space, honesty, and gentler hope.

My Body Is Loud: Chronic Illness Boundaries, and the Guilt of Taking Up Space

Living with chronic illness means learning to stop apologizing for your body. A grounded, honest reflection on symptoms, boundaries, and self-trust.

The Invisible Illness Club PODCAST!

Struggling with an invisible illness? You're not alone.

The Invisible Illness Club is your weekly dose of support and inspiration. Each episode offers practical tips, coping strategies, and mindset shifts to help you navigate life with an invisible illness. We'll discuss easy-to-implement solutions, explore helpful resources, and build a strong community of encouragement.

Join us and breathe hope into your everyday life.

The Podcast

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