Invisible Illnesses Archives | Thriving While Disabled

A Chronic Voice September 2018 linkup

ByAlison Hayes September 19, 2018May 30, 2019

I am trying something a little different today. A Chronic Voice has a monthly linkup to connect people with chronic illnesses. Each month, there is a different set of prompts(5 words) that they encourage you to write about. This is my first time participating. If you are also interested, please follow the link above! Reconnecting I…

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Can you work while applying for disability?

ByAlison Hayes June 15, 2018September 5, 2019

I was fortunate enough to never need to ask that question. When I applied, I was physically unable to work due to symptoms and had lost two jobs in the previous three months. My parents helped me through the wait financially, and I focused on my treatments and healing process. I did not even think…

Meet The Author

Alison Hayes

As a person with a sometimes-invisible illness that straddles neurology and psychiatry (Functional Neurological Disorder), I've dealt with a lot of the stigma surrounding physical and mental illnesses and both visible and invisible illnesses. I want to help other people with disabilities to regain perspective and control over their lives through manageable steps and make their lives better, one step at a time.

Photography courtesy of Terry Manning(terrymakes.com)