Sarah Hyland Of ‘Modern Family’ Shares Heartfelt Post About Her “Invisible Illness”

Sarah Hyland

Modern Family star Sarah Hyland has shared a photo of herself that she says she once hated, in order to spread a message about insecurities and feeling comfortable in your own skin.

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The actress, who has been open about issues with chronic illness in the past, wrote:

“To my fellow #invisibleillness warriors. It’s ok to be insecure about your body. Just remember to check in with yourself at least once a day and say thank you. Our bodies have endured unfathomable feats that our minds barely have time to comprehend what has actually happened.”

Sarah Hyland, who was born with a condition known as kidney dysplasia, underwent her first transplant in 2012, but it failed four years later, and she spent close to a year on dialysis preparing for another.

The medication cause her to undergo significant weight loss while her face swelled, leading to significant tabloid speculation and criticism about her appearance.

She went on to say in her recent Instagram post:

“With inflammation, excess water gain, and medications, my skin has a hard time bouncing back. I saw this picture and HATED it but quickly readjusted my attitude and decided to celebrate it. Love yourself and be patient. We are all stronger than we think we are.”

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