Thoughts While Surviving Chronic Illness: Navigating Life With Sarcoidosis

What You Don’t See: A Chef’s Reflection on Living With Sarcoidosis

Tate Basildon

Living with sarcoidosis is like starring in a medical drama no one else can see—one where you look perfectly fine on the outside while your organs do the cha-cha backstage. Back in 2011, when all of this felt new and terrifying, I kept most of it to myself. Now, looking back from 2025, I can’t help but revisit how invisible everything looked… especially to everyone who insisted I “didn’t look sick.” There’s a lot more to the story, but you’ll have to come inside for the rest.

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