JoAnn Lagace
AUTHOR • SPEAKER • ADVOCATE
Turning Pain Into Purpose.
Helping the Invisible Feel Seen.
INVISIBILISM
Invisibilism™ is the unseen epidemic of silently suffering, feeling forgotten, and believing no one notices.
It's more common than we realize.
But it doesn't have to be our normal.
Together, we can turn invisibility into impact.
Invisibilism is the way trauma, mental illness, addiction, domestic violence, aging, disability, homelessness, and even temporary crisis can cause people to become invisible in the eyes of society.
Mission Statement
My life's work is to challenge Invisibilism by helping the invisible feel seen.
Have You Experienced Invisibilism?
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After a mental health diagnosis
Growing older
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Living through grief
During addiction
Becoming homeless
Facing a temporary crisis
Escaping domestic violence
Caring for a loved one
Living with a disability
Losing a job
You were never Invisible.
You deserve to be seen.
Invisibilism can happen to anyone.
But when we see it, we can change it.
Together, we can build a more compassionate, connected world.
How We Challenge Invisibilism
See People Before Their Circumstances
Look beyond labels and see the humanity in every person.
Preserve Dignity
Every person deserves respect, compassion, and the chance to heal.
Remove Barriers to Getting Help
Create access to resources, care, and support when people need it most.
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Keep Families Together
Including the animals who love us through everything.
Build Compassionate Communities
Connection is the antidote to invisibility.
Together, we are stronger.
N A F N
NATIONAL ANIMAL
FOSTER NETWORK
KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER THROUGH TEMPORARY CRISIS
Our Mission
Preserving the human-animal bond during temporary crises by connecting families with foster care, resources, and support
This work is only possible with people like you. Thank you for helping make the invisible seen.