Everyone with a “silent” illness: “I’m drowning and no one can see the water.” The entire internet: “Have you tried crystals? Just hold this amethyst while visualizing your cells healing.” “My friend swore by snorting powdered deer penis by the light of a harvest moon. Game changer.” “What supplements are you on? You need at least 14 different ones. Also, have you tried cutting out everything fun?” “Just think positive!” “My cousin cured hers with essential oils.” “At least it’s not cancer.” “You don’t look sick though.” “Have you tried yoga? Or not thinking about it so much?” “God only gives us what we can handle.” “You’re so strong though!!” Cool. I’ll add “powdered deer penis under a harvest moon” to the treatment plan right after “touch grass” and “have you tried not being sick.” Lupus. MS. Diabetes. Endometriosis. Fibromyalgia. Crohn’s. PTSD. Depression. Anxiety. And all the rest they can’t see on your face. I see you. You're not alone.