Suffering the Silence (STS) is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to leveraging the power of art, media, and storytelling to raise awareness around the life experiences of people living with chronic illnesses and disability. We work to build impactful relationships within those communities, and to empower patients, friends, and family members to speak out and share their stories. Together, we believe this act of sharing can and will transform the medical and social perception of life with chronic illness and break down the stigma that so often surrounds the experience people affected by these conditions.