Ben Jeszka, 32, from Leicester, has spoken out about being judged and labelled an addict due to his health condition.
Despite his condition being caused by a rare disease, strangers, potential employers, and even people close to him have made assumptions about his health.
People think I'm an addict due to my health condition - I get rejected from jobs
Ben was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) in January 2022, a rare autoimmune liver disease that causes scarring of the bile ducts.
In April 2024, Ben underwent a life-saving liver transplant.
Author's summary: Ben Jeszka faces judgment due to rare liver disease.