Hidden from plain sight.

Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean it isn't there. This week on Wāhine Atua, Tracey, Marcia, Fi and Krystal turn their attention to Hidden Disabilities Awareness Month and a conversation that might just change the way you look at disability. We often associate disability with something we can physically see — but the reality is that many people live with conditions, challenges and disabilities that aren't immediately obvious to others. 💜 From chronic pain and neurological conditions to hearing loss, mental health challenges, neurodivergence and invisible illnesses, the ladies share their own experiences and those of their friends and whānau. 💬 Why do we sometimes judge someone's abilities by how they look? 💬 Why do people with hidden disabilities so often feel they have to explain or justify their challenges? 💬 And why is it time we changed our perception of what living with a disability actually means? It's an open, honest and sometimes very personal conversation about understanding, empathy, inclusion and looking beyond what we can see. Because disability doesn't have one look, one story or one experience — and everyone deserves to feel understood, respected and included. 💜 ☕ So grab a cuppa and join our fabulous Taranaki wāhine for some real kōrero, shared experiences and a few laughs along the way.