Faceless Femmes Give Voice to Thousands

The Healing Power of Shared Stories

Jennifer M. Crow

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Screenshot from Instagram. Illustration of a woman seated on the ground, knees up, magenta book in hand, looks towards the text, “I wish there was a handbook for living with a chronic illness” her auburn hair is piled on head, wearing an orange top and blue capri pants, her skin is beige.
A screenshot from Ariel’s oh_chronicpain Instagram account featuring a faceless femme and quote.

Instagram Account Raises Awareness for Rare Disease

Ariel, a Chronic Illness Advocate, runs an Instagram account, oh_chronicpain, that features illustrations of faceless femmes displaying diversity of bodies, shapes, identities, and more. The minimalist femmes are brought to…

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Jennifer M. Crow

Blending personal tales of a rare disease diagnosis with cultural insights, aiming to inspire social change through heartfelt storytelling.