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13 Inspiring Women Who Don't Let Their Chronic Illnesses Define Them
A chronic illness diagnosis can feel scary, but these women have proven it doesn't have to stop you from doing amazing things.
Chronic illnesses are a serious issue for millions worldwide. And for many women who suffer, this can mean going to great lengths to conceal the devastating and sometimes embarrassing symptoms that accompany their disease. Thankfully, in a time of increasing acceptance for women of all sorts in the media, the silence is finally being broken on chronic illness.
Despite constant hardships, these amazing women - from students to celebrities - have not let their diseases define who they are. Leveraging their setbacks as opportunities to spread awareness and positivity, here are some girls that will not only help you to understand chronic illness, but also inspire you.
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