Come to the Table November 2022

by Sandee Rodriguez | Nov 2, 2022 | Events

Come to the Table November 2022

You are warmly invited to join our monthly event, Come to the Table, on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 12:00 ET/11:00 CT. Each month, you can join this peer support group where women feel loved and supported, valuable and worthwhile.

Special guests, discussions, and training on having chronic and autoimmune disorders provide a sense of not being alone. We talk about all things life and chronic, but in a kind and uplifting way — never moaning and groaning.

This month we have as our special guest Kathleen Johnson who is a passionate certified coach, trainer, and entrepreneur who understands the value of being able to ‘bounce forward’ in life and in business. Resilience Mindset training and Tension Release Exercises are two of the proven methods Kathleen utilizes in her practice successfully. Hand in hand with coaching, Kathleen has supported major life shifts with her clients, both in business and managing everyday challenges and stress. Kathleen’s early professional years were spent directing events and fundraising for non-profits. For the last 15+years, Kathleen has enjoyed being her own boss, spending time with family and friends in Northern Michigan, and treasures time in and near the water.

Listen to Kathleen speak about the beliefs behind bouncing forward. She will talk about belief systems and stress management.

Click HERE to register for this session of Come to the Table November 2022 and be inspired!

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Art Contest Winners!

by Nancy Becher | Nov 2, 2022 | In the News, Invisible Warriors

Art Contest Winners!

Invisible Warriors first wants to thank our Art Contest winners. Thank you for participating and for your generous support – we truly appreciate it!

And the winner is…

Shaniah Commack! Her picture is titled Cloudy Memories. Shaniah says about her artwork, “I created this drawing with the mindset of creating a picture depicting someone with dementia. I wanted it to be a representation of everyone instead of just one gender, race, or ethnicity.”

Our runner up is…

Victoria Desenberg! Her picture is titled Exclusion. She says about her submission, “I have often feared being left behind or left out. Unfortunately, it is a reality I have faced for years. However, I continue to reach toward the outward unknown; longing for acceptance and inclusion.”

One thing Invisible Warriors knows is that being open and honest about our invisble illnesses and disabilities is difficutlt because we fear the backlash – the labels, the disrespect, the failed relationships. Too often we keep hidden what is really going on out of that fear. But we want you to know you do NOT have to do this alone. We’re in this club too. All the members of Invisible Warriors are either dealing with non-apparent illnesses or diseases or living with and caring for a loved one who is.

At the conclusion of this contest we want to announce that we will soon be offering the opportunity to literally “Join the Club” for a private community where we can come together in a safe space and talk and support each other. Keep watching for more details to be announced soon!

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Come to the Table

by Sandee Rodriguez | Oct 15, 2022 | Events

Come to the Table

You are warmly invited to join our monthly event, Come to the Table, on Wednesday, October 19, at 12:00 ET/11:00 CT. Each month, you can join this peer support group where women feel loved and supported, valuable and worthwhile.

Special guests, discussions, and training on having chronic and autoimmune disorders provide a sense of not being alone. We talk about all things life and chronic, but in a kind and uplifting way — never moaning and groaning.

This month we have as our special guest Deborah Vick, Ms. Wheelchair California USA. Hear her story and the inspiration for her decision to found her nonprofit Vicktorious, a collaboration with fellow advocates, leaders, and educators to further her mission of empowerment and inclusion from the classroom to the boardroom. Victorious’ goal is to create fully inclusive spaces allowing all to contribute to the best of their abilities, with special emphasis on serving youth in underrepresented communities.

Listen to Deborah speak about her many volunteer positions and STEAM projects as she lives life to the fullest. She chooses to live life through the “Lens of Gratitude” and remain positive, finding the silver lining while facing significant obstacles.

Click HERE to register for this session of Come to the Table and be inspired!

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Signs of Medical Gaslighting

by Sandee Rodriguez | Jul 18, 2022 | Invisible Warriors

What are the Signs of ‘Medical Gaslighting’?

Have you ever experienced any of these signs of medical gaslighting?

your provider continually interrupts you, won’t let you elaborate, and doesn’t seem to be an engaged listener
the provider minimizes or downplays your symptoms, like questioning whether you have pain, or refuses to discuss your symptoms
the provider won’t order imaging or labwork to rule out or confirm a diagnosis
you feel the provider is rude, condescending, or belittling
your symptoms are blamed on mental illness, but you are neither given a mental health referral nor screened for such illness

For those of us who live daily with invisible diseases and disabilities, finding providers who will truly listen to and investigate the causes of our pains and problems can be difficult. It seems to be much easier for them to have their staff ask a few questions, note the answers in the computer, spend five minutes with the patient, and then give a hasty diagnosis so they can see more patients each day. This is not OK.

What’s the Alternative?

A good, caring provider listens carefully to what the patient has to say and evaluates the symptoms against known illnesses to work towards improving the patient’s health. When pain is involved, this is especially important because living with pain should not be the medical answer. Being accused of making up the problem is not a great answer either (this happened!). The goal should be getting to the root cause. Then there’s hope of relief. Only good providers offer that kind of hope.

And they are out there. It takes time find them, yes, but it’s worth it. Pro tip: Interview any prospective doctors who might be able to help you before getting started with them. If you see signs of medical gaslighting, that’s a red flag that this provider is probably not the best fit for you and you need to keep looking.

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