We need your help! Your participation in our weekly polls and surveys in our HopeNotes ezine makes a difference! We use the results to let the media know about the difficulties of invisible illness, to inform pastors about how they can make their church more "illness-friendly." We write articles, blog the results and overall, inform others about what is going through your mind... It has a lot more impact when grouped together with others!

We're in the process of adding new polls every week? Have a suggestion?

• Do you have dreams of running or doing things you did before your illness? > Answer
  
  
• How do you feel when you hear that a celebrity "beat" their illness when it comes to coping with your own illness? > Answer
  
  
• Have you found a weight loss program that has worked for you despite having a chronic illness and perhaps being on "weight-gaining" medications? Will you share your story and tips with us? > Answer
  
  
• Do you attend retreats more, less or the same since your diagnoses? What should retreat planners know about how to better accommodate those with illness? > Answer
  
  
• What's the hardest part about living with an invisible illness? >Answer
  
  
• How much time do you spend online with your internet friends who also have illness? Tell us about these special relationships. >Answer
  

• What's been your best or worst experience at an amusement park, ball game, etc. in regard to your illness or disability? > Answer
  
  
• Do you know your doctor's spiritual beliefs? >Answer
  
  
• What do you and your spouse do together just for fun? List a few ideas (we have categories: free, under $25, and $25-$50) >Answer
  
  
• What's your wish list for the perfect hand bag? >Answer