“I often wished that more people understood the invisible side of things. Even the people who seemed to understand, didn't really.”
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Jennifer Starzec, contemporary American author exploring invisible illness and chronic health experiences. Her work motivates empathy and understanding by illuminating the hidden struggles others face, encouraging compassion and recognition of resilience in those managing unseen challenges.
“People who don't see you every day have a hard time understanding how on some days--good days--you can run three miles, but can barely walk across the parking lot on other days,' [my mom] said quietly.”
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