Daily Gratitude: How true this is. We applaud all those people who do something big that others can readily see. We proclaim them to be heroes. Why don’t we do the same for the single parent working 2 jobs and going to school so they can create a better life for their kids? Why don’t we deem people to be heroes when they are in a daily war against some chronic but invisible disease/condition such as chronic pain? We give shout outs to those with cancer for bravely trying to ward off the disease (and I’m all for that but there are others working just as hard) but not to the person who has become suicidal because they feel so alone – no one wants to hear about their daily struggles and they know it’s not going to end. The invisible nature of many chronic conditions keeps those people isolated and scared. They should be the ones we tout as courageous. Is this you? Is it someone you know? How can you celebrate their courage? How can others celebrate your courage? Take some time to think about the people you know. Do you really know them?