You've rehearsed your symptoms in the car. You've chosen your words carefully, trimmed the details, decided what sounds "credible." If you've ever left a doctor's appointment feeling more dismissed than when you walked in, this is for you. Medical gaslighting and medical trauma are two different wounds, and for BIPOC women of faith living with chronic illness, both deserve to be named, understood, and healed.

This post explores what it means to hold onto God when your body is tired, your faith feels stretched, and your pain is often misunderstood. For many Black women living with chronic illness, suffering isn’t just physical; it can be spiritual, emotional, and shaped by medical trauma, cultural expectations, and the pressure to “stay strong.” This post offers a faith-centered, trauma-informed lens on lament, endurance, and healing.