About five years ago, Martel Catalano realized she couldn't ignore her chronic condition (retinitis pigmentosa) any longer. On today's episode, Martel and I talk about why she decided to lean into her diagnosis and address her stress about her condition, and how she hopes Beyond My Battle will help other people with illnesses and disabilities do the same. We also talk about what it's like to live with a visual impairment that's invisible to others, and how she handles moments of misunderstanding.  Learn more about Martel and check out the show notes here. Follow Made Visible on Instagram and Facebook.  Provide us with feedback on the podcast here.