Marisa Zeppieri – Invisble Illness/SLE
As a journalist, Marissa wants to share a journey of invisible illnesses – chronic diseases that you may not see but are very real, and how that affects that sufferer’s treatment by others. There are those among us who appear healthy, but are not. Working towards developing more empathy and understanding is the goal of this young woman who has Lupus – a terrifying and debilitating disease that is often not readily detectable. Having a deeper understanding of the complexities of invisible illnesses and learning and embracing the power of empathy is the goal here to create a more inclusive society and a better understanding.