Managing chronic illness and life, as seen through my four fabulous eyes.
“Whether you have a chronic illness, are also fabulously four-eyed, or if you are just plain fabulous, please come and join the conversation.”
My Story
I was devastated when my eye doctor told me that due to extreme dryness in my eyes caused by my autoimmune condition, I could no longer wear contact lenses without posing serious risk to my vision. (He also told me that Lasik surgery is out of the question.) For years I saw my four eyes as a shameful reminder of all that was wrong with me. Over time I’ve learned to embrace my four eyes as a symbol of all that’s right – my perseverance, conviction, wisdom developed from years of being my own advocate and healthcare provider, and above all, the realization that I shouldn’t have to apologize for who I am (that’s right, boys).
It’s with this idea in mind that I have decided to build an online community to share what I have learned, and to hopefully inspire others to navigate their own obstacles.
Two Ways to Connect
Visit my personal blog for random rants, tips and tricks to manage your own journey, and for lessons about what NOT to do.
Visit my support page to learn about autoimmune illness, request group film screenings, guest speaking, or to join the cause.
Check out the trailer for Priority Seating.
Priority Seating is a Fab4Eyes film that examines the experience of autoimmune and inflammatory disease in the female community, and the impact of that experience on our combined physical, mental, and economic wellbeing.
