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The actor and disability advocate talked about how her breast cancer informed the way she handled her multiple sclerosis diagnosis years later.
"While the experience was a roller coaster, I did find my voice in that hospital bed."
If you've ever shown up to a doctor's appointment or therapy session only to not have an issue anymore, this is for you.
"Those of us with invisible disease and/or disabilities often deal with being misunderstood, and even judged."
WHAT'S HAPPENING
In their own words, COVID long-haulers share details on the grueling physical symptoms of the condition.
The chronic condition now affects millions of people around the world, and it's taking a toll on their mental health.
The actor said she told the "powers that be" that "were going to do it on my terms."
Diabetes UK ambassador Jack Anderson shares how it felt to realise his healthy eating habits were wreaking damage on his body.
"One week, I was a healthy 26-year-old woman and the next, I was exposed to COVID and developed lingering, disparate symptoms. Could it be mere coincidence?"
Jack Anderson shares five things hes learnt about masculinity through living with diabetes.