Fighting Invisible Battles

Fighting Invisible Battles

Do you ever find yourself making an honest attempt at succeeding even when those challenges arise that are meant to take you down? It seems like every time I turn around here I am. For many years I have been in denial, I face each challenge ready to overcome and move to the next level. However, this time, I am not knocking out the challenge quickly. It is knocking me out swiftly and without warning.

I am a military veteran suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and an autoimmune disease. I'm young and with these invisible diseases many people and sometimes family judge you. Yes, I am young and I was once living a life full of activities and unlimited movement until about three years after discharge I began experiencing debilitating episodic flares that have hindered me throughout the years and presently into my career and personal life. For many years, I lived in denial and even felt crazy. I didn't want to share with employers for fear of being discriminated and looked over for assignments and promotions. Today, I am faced with dealing with my health and owning it.