Cheryl Marker is an advocate for those with chronic pain/illness. Her Instagram page is full of helpful and simple images that convey the life of a person with chronic conditions — but it also puts things into perspective and supports people to accept what they have to manage and try to turn negative scenarios into positive ones.
(Image from @dear_chroni_pain)
It’s a combination of education for others giving a glimpse into what it feels like to be in pain and live with difficult-to-manage conditions and quotes designed to aid strength and resilience for those who are suffering.
The image above explores some of the key messages that those with chronic conditions would like to convey to others. Puts things into perspective. Explains how hard it is to live with a chronic disease and the strain it puts on a person's mental health and well-being.
It represents a community who support each other but can still feel very alone and misunderstood. It’s a great way to start a conversation with others. To explain — to aid understanding and provoke discussions between those suffering and those looking on.
Trying desperately to support others whilst suffering herself. Linking people together and making those with long-term health conditions feel that they have a voice which can be heard and will be listened to — will make a difference in how they are viewed within society.
Simple but effective — subtle but detailed enough to give the full picture. We urge everyone fighting today to share this with one strong person and who you feel comfortable reaching out to — sharing is spreading the word — educating — making your world a better place to be.
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