I decided to be open at work about my chronic illness. Here s what it taught me

Get the Full StoryDisclosing my invisible illness was a risk, and I feel fortunate to have received support and understanding. But that s not the experience for all employees who disclose.

A recent Society for Human Resources Management study found that 47 of employees with invisible chronic conditions illnesses or disabilities that limit activities and functions but lack visible symptoms have not disclosed their conditions to their employers. When I first read this statistic, I wasn t surprised. In a world where the majority of people with invisible disabilities fear discrimination and stigma should they disclose, where is the incentive to do so?

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