The story of Angel
My name is Angel Joseph, and I’ve been living with chronic sinus issues since I was 15. To many, “sinuses” might sound like a minor inconvenience just a stuffy nose or a seasonal allergy. But for me, it’s been a constant, invisible battle that affects nearly every part of my life. It gets especially unbearable in the summer. I remember times when I couldn’t even sweep the house or be near spices while cooking without triggering a wave of sneezing, chest tightness, and unbearable pressure in my face. I’d feel helpless watching my friends and peers do everyday things I simply couldn’t. It made me feel like I was falling behind, like I was somehow less capable.
Wearing perfume? Impossible. Even being near someone with a strong scent can leave me gasping for air, my nose completely blocked, my throat tight, and my chest aching. I remember one night after cleaning the house—I went to bed exhausted, only to wake up in the middle of the night unable to breathe. My chest hurt, my throat felt swollen, and no matter how much I tried, I couldn’t get enough air. I boiled water, hoping steam would help. It didn’t. The next morning, I went to the hospital, desperate for relief. They gave me pills, but they didn’t cure it. They never do.
I still live with this condition today. It’s frustrating, painful, and often misunderstood. I sneeze constantly, sometimes not knowing whether it’s an allergy or just the sinuses flaring up again. It’s exhausting. But I’m sharing my story because I know I’m not alone and because I believe even the “invisible” struggles deserve to be seen, heard, and taken seriously.
I wish more people understood that chronic sinus issues aren’t just about sneezing or a runny nose—they can take over your life. I’ve had to learn how to adapt, how to protect myself, and how to keep going even when I feel like giving up. But I still have hope. Hope that one day there will be better treatments. Hope that more people will Cauz No Pain is too Small. Ur story deserves to be heard too!!.