Addison has battled Juvenile Arthritis since she was 18 months old. Her case is very severe but manageable with the right medications. She has endured years of surgeries, infusions, shots, failed medications, medication research and pain from the disease. While it may be an invisible disease to most it has been a lifelong struggle for her.
This photo was taken as a part of #projectbeauty, a nationwide project that photographs teen girls with no makeup and no editing to celebrate their true selves and the hidden battles they face. This project celebrates her natural beauty and the strength she has shown over the course of her life dealing with this chronic condition.