Women with Invisible Disabilities – Trinity Ability co

Just as invisible to yourself as to others

Social media graphics with a quote from Rachel's article. 'Being a woman with invisible disabilities means that a lot of time I am not taken seriously.'

Disabilities and chronic illnesses can sometimes be just as invisible to yourself as to others. It took me a long time to learn how my disabilities were impacting my life. The everyday effects are usually not what doctors tell you… Continue Reading →

9 January 2023

Being hard of hearing means I spent a lot of my growing up in an unintentional bubble.

Social media graphic with a quote from the article; I have hearing aids to help me out. They give me, as the saying goes, access to the roar of thunder.

Moria Crowley Being hard of hearing means I spent a lot of my growing up in an unintentional bubble. I was obsessed with reading and could easily disappear into other worlds and experience a great many things but one that… Continue Reading →

11 March 2021

So when you’re continuously having interactions where you don’t meet those expectations, it does chip away at your confidence over time

A social media graphic with a quote from this article. I think every woman feels immense pressure to conform to societal expectations anyway, and with an invisible disability it's certainly a considerable challenge to deal with.

Sarah R With Attention Deficit Disorder, it’s challenging because I am perceiving and processing the world in an entirely different way, which is invisible to others. Because you present as a woman without an obvious disability, people tend to expect… Continue Reading →

10 March 2021

Often people ask: “are you better now?” as if it is only a temporary injury, and not a long-term condition

A social media graphic with a quote from the graphic, didn’t always identify as someone with a disability. I was able-bodied for 15 years of my life. Most people would declare it a curse, to have this perspective, but I see it as a gift. I feel blessed when I can enjoy life on my ‘good’ days and resilient and stronger after bad ones.

Jani Wiggins I didn’t always identify as someone with a disability. I was able-bodied for 15 years of my life. Most people would declare it a curse, to have this perspective, but I see it as a gift. I feel… Continue Reading →

10 March 2021

Because I smile and try to live a normal life it’s hard for people to imagine that I am in constant pain

A social media graphic with a quote from Carla Walker's article, it reads 'Having these conditions could be seen to be a curse, but it's definitely had a positive impact on my life. It has made me extremely resilient- knowing that I can get through tough times and remain positive, is definitely one of my best traits.

Carla Walker Hi my name is Carla! I have type one diabetes and hydrocephalus. It can be really hard to carry out daily tasks with fluctuating blood sugar levels, and a constant daily headache. Often I find myself viewed as… Continue Reading →

9 March 2021

You play it off, pretend you’re not in pain until you can’t pretend anymore

Quote from Heloise's piece of writing that says 'My disability may be invisible but when I stop trying so hard to hide my pain, it's very visible.

Heloise O’Sullivan Society places a large emphasis on “seeing is believing”. This thinking makes invisible disabilities just that – invisible. There will always be people struggling more – why complain? So, you play it off, pretend you’re not in pain… Continue Reading →