Chronic Illness and Relationships: The Truth About Love and Loyalty
Chronic illness and relationships donโt always look how you pictured. But the love you find may be more honest now. When youโre navigating life with a chronic illness, everything shifts โ […]
Can You Chase Big Dreams with Chronic Illness? The Honest Answer
Living with chronic illness can feel like every dream has a giant โpauseโ button on it. The fatigue, pain, and unpredictability make big goals seem out of reach. But does illness mean you have to give up dreaming altogetherโor can you still chase what matters, just differently?
The Invisible Weight of Chronic Illness: What No One Sees But You Feel
Recently, I found myself in full-on meltdown mode. I had just finished yet another round of bloodwork, and the results came back showing my kidney function were still low. I […]
Meet Evelyn Miller: Finding Peace, Purpose, and Connection While Living with MS
If youโve ever felt like your chronic illness turned your life upside down before you even knew what was happeningโEvelyn Miller gets it. Her journey with Multiple Sclerosis didnโt come […]
Spring into Action: Setting Healthy Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty
Springโs here, and if youโre anything like me, itโs the perfect time to refresh and reassess. While the flowers bloom and the days get longer, itโs easy to get caught […]
How to Find Joy in the Little Things
Spring is supposed to be a season of growth and renewal, right? But for those of us living with chronic illness, it can sometimes feel like the world is moving […]
Setting Boundaries Without Guilt
I used to think saying โnoโ was basically a crime. Like, if someone asked me to do something, I had to say yes. Otherwise, I was a bad daughter, a bad person, […]
When Life Forces You to Reset
You ever have one of those moments where your body just slams on the brakes and says, “Nope, weโre done”? No warning, no grace, just a full-stop shutdown. A forced reset. Yeah, […]
The Many Forms of Love: How Connection with Others Fuels Us
Love comes in many formsโthrough friends, faith, and community. You are never alone. Find connection and support in The Unseen Sisterhood. ๐
Learning to Love Myself Through Chronic Illness
I’ve spent my whole life not loving myself. Not the way I did when I was a little girl, not the way I should love myself. I’ve struggled with my […]
Manage Energy Like a Pro: Top Spoonie Hacks for Daily Life
Letโs face it, when youโre living with a chronic illness, your energy isnโt just limitedโitโs precious. Every spoon counts, and using one on the wrong thing can mean the difference […]
Reframing Resolutions: Setting Intentions That Work with Chronic Illness
Hands up if your January usually starts with a long list of “shoulds”: “I should exercise more, eat healthier, be more organizedโฆ” (My hand is so raised!). But if you’re […]
Hi, I'm April
I live with Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia, migraines, and anxiety. Though I donโt let that define me, Iโm also a lover of Jesus, coffee enthusiast, dog mom, and even a grandma.
I went undiagnosed for many years, feeling like I was crazy. I knew something was wrong, more than โjust 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 decided to start The Invisible Illness Club, after a nudge from God. I felt that women with chronic illnesses needed a way to come together, encourage each other, and feel seen. I know what it feels like to feel so alone, and no one should have to feel that way.
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