We often only see the good when we watch somebody on TV. It seems as if their life is going exactly as it should, but we sometimes miss the problems that are going on in the background.

Such is the case with Janice Dean, a Fox News anchor and weather-person who has been struggling with a disease behind the scenes ever since 2005. It was in that year when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and she has had to deal with a chronic illness for almost 2 decades.

It isn’t just the matter that she is dealing with multiple sclerosis and all of the problems associated with it, she is also juggling a very public career at the same time. That is why it is important to pay attention to the words that she gave recently to others who are living with the disease.

Those individuals, whom she referred to as her ‘fellow warriors’ received a lot of encouragement through the words that she gave. She supported them that day as well as every day as they continue to battle multiple sclerosis.

When it comes to her description of the disease, she refers to it as the ‘invisible illness’. She also speaks about how it is often misunderstood because it may seem as if the person dealing with it is perfectly healthy on the outside.

She said: “It’s the ‘My, you look so well’ disease.” In saying this, she was pointing out that a person may have their hair done and be well put together but what is taking place under the surface is far different.

Dean spoke about how the disease is attacking the central nervous system constantly. It keeps the brain, spine, and the rest of the body from communicating effectively.

Even though she is a familiar weather anchor on Fox News, she revealed that on World MS Day, she was doing more than talking about the illness; she was feeling it. She said: “Today, I’m experiencing symptoms of my multiple sclerosis.”

Dean also talked about the physical toll of dealing with the disease on a day-to-day basis. She said that one problem is the persistent sensation of having a sunburn on the back of her neck.

She said: “Even though we look okay on the surface—I’ve got my hair and makeup done, I’m smiling on Fox & Friends—inside can be quite a challenge.”

She also expressed how grateful she was for the solidarity she felt with others who had the same struggle. “Sometimes it’s tough to put on that smiling face, but we have to do it. And I wanted to, on this World MS Day, say thank you to all my fellow MS warriors who continue to move despite the challenges every day.”

Multiple sclerosis affects more than 2.8 million people worldwide.