I lay in my bed, exhausted and scared. I had been feeling unwell for weeks, but today the pain had intensified to a level I had never experienced before. I had been diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, more commonly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and my life was now filled with physical and emotional suffering. I …
I used to think that I had it all. I had a great job, a great family, friends, and a purpose in life. But I was wrong. I was wrong about so much. I was living a lie, and as the lie began to unravel, my self-worth plummeted to an all-time low. My depression started …
I remember the days when I had no idea what post-polio syndrome was. I had no idea then what this cruel disease would do to my life. I remember how I had enjoyed being an active kid, playing sports and running around with my friends. I never imagined I would become ill and eventually disabled …
I used to be your typical teenager, but my life changed drastically when I was diagnosed with bulimia. I had no idea what it was, so I turned to the internet for answers. Bulimia is an eating disorder, characterized by episodes of binge-eating and then purging. I wanted to deny it, but deep down, I …
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer four years ago, and it felt like my world had been turned upside down. I was only 35, and I’d been expecting to live my life for many more years. Immediately after hearing the news, my mind was flooded with all kinds of emotions – fear, frustration, anger, and …
