In 2019, Sia, the chart-topping singer behind hits like "Chandelier" and "Cheap Thrills," shared her experience with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome on social media. Ehlers-Danlos is a group of disorders that affect connective tissue, causing symptoms such as hyperextended joints, skin with excessive stretching, and fragile tissues.
"To those of you who are suffering from pain, whether it's physical or emotional, I want to tell you that I love you and keep going," Sia wrote in the post. "I want to remind you that even though your pain may be invisible to others, it's not invisible to me. I'm here for you."
Her announcement was praised by fans and fellow celebrities like Jameela Jamil, who also has the condition, for shedding light on a frequently misunderstood and often "invisible" disease.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited disorders that affect the body's connective tissues, primarily collagen. Collagen provides strength and elasticity to structures such as skin, joints, blood vessels, and organs. Genetic mutations weaken collagen, leading to fragile tissues, joint instability, and a range of systemic symptoms. There are several subtypes of EDS, with hypermobile EDS (hEDS) being the most common.
Sia's story serves as a reminder that even in the face of invisible challenges, we can still find strength and support from one another.
