Living with an autoimmune condition is like playing a game where the rules change daily – without warning.
For years, I struggled with things that didn’t make sense. Why couldn’t I catch a ball? Why did stairs feel like mountains? Why was my right foot hesitant to move? And the anxiety… crippling, unrelenting – why did it feel like a fight I could never win?
Turns out, I was fighting. I just didn’t know what the battle was.
Before my MS diagnosis, people underestimated me – including myself. I thought I was just clumsy, uncoordinated, overly anxious. The truth? My body was working against me. And I had no idea. MS gave me something unexpected: clarity. A name for the struggle. A map where there was once just fog. But more than that, it gave me a kind of edge – not a ruthless one, but one sharpened by resilience, purpose, and an unshakable sense of direction.
I learned that being underestimated is actually a secret weapon. Because when people don’t see your potential, they never see you coming.
This clarity changed everything. It cut through the noise, forced me to focus on what truly mattered, and showed me that my strength wasn’t about pushing harder – it was about moving smarter.
This isn’t just my story. It’s our story. Every person who’s been dismissed, judged, or told “you don’t look sick.” Every fighter navigating an invisible battle while still showing up, still building, still pushing forward.
Leave a comment if you’ve ever been underestimated.
I see you. Keep moving. Keep building.
They’ll never know what hit them. 💥
