Reclaiming my Independence

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Hello, Dear Friends and Supporters,

My name is Alisha, and I have been living a challenging life for the past ten years due to the burden of three debilitating conditions. I feel angry and lonely, I feel that my life is passing me by and I can not do anything to stop it. I miss weeks and months at a time, that is time I will never get back, so now it is time that I start Reclaiming my Independence.

These conditions have left me bedridden and dependent on others for even the simplest of tasks. Despite the constant battle with my health, I remain determined to reclaim my independence and work towards a brighter future.

My Journey with Chronic Illness:

Living with these chronic illnesses has been a rollercoaster of physical and emotional hardships. The pain and exhaustion are constant companions, often forcing me to miss out on life’s precious moments. However, I refuse to let these circumstances define me or dictate the course of my life. I am determined to overcome these challenges and regain my freedom.

To achieve this life-changing goal, I need your support. I am raising funds to afford a large car equipped with a new Progeo wheelchair and Mototronik system.

These crucial aids will enable me to move around independently and participate actively in the world again.

With your generous contributions, we can make this vision a reality. With your help, I can reclaim my independence. 

 

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Why Your Support Matters :

Your contribution to this GoFundMe campaign will have a profound impact on my life. By providing me with the means to obtain the specialized equipment I need, you are giving me the gift of freedom and hope. With a suitable car and the advanced wheelchair system, I can:

• Regain Independence: The new Progeo wheelchair and Mototronik system will empower me to perform daily tasks without assistance, regaining my independence and boosting my self-esteem.

• Pursue Work and Passion: With improved mobility, I can focus on my passions, such as writing, art, or advocacy work, even from the confines of my home.

• Connect with the World: The ability to move around freely will allow me to engage with the outside world, meet new people, and create meaningful connections as well as working on existing relationships that I have lost contact with.

 

How You Can Help :

Your support is invaluable, and there are several ways you can contribute to this campaign:

• Donate: Any amount you can spare will make a significant difference in my journey towards independence.

• Spread the Word: Share this campaign on your social media pages, among friends, family, and colleagues. Together, we can reach more people and make a greater impact.

• Collaborate: If you have connections or ideas that can help boost this campaign or provide support in any way, please reach out to me.

 

Conclusion

As I embark on this path to reclaiming my independence, I am filled with gratitude for every single person who joins me on this journey. Your kindness and generosity will not only change my life but also inspire hope and resilience in many others facing similar challenges.

Together, let us create a ripple of compassion and empowerment. Your contribution, be it big or small, will be a stepping stone towards a brighter and more independent future for me.

Thank you for being part of my fight and for helping me turn my dreams into reality.

Here’s to Reclaiming My Independence

With love and gratitude,

Alisha Whittam 🫶

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What is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

According to the NHS Website, Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a long-term illness with a wide range of symptoms. The most common symptom is extreme tiredness

For more information please visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs/

People with ME/CFS have fatigue that is very different from just being tired. The fatigue of ME/CFS:

  • Can be severe.
  • Is not a result of unusually difficult activity.
  • Is not relieved by sleep or rest.
  • Was not a problem before becoming ill (not life-long)

Worsening of ME/CFS symptoms after physical or mental activity that would not have caused a problem before illness. This is known as post-exertional malaise (PEM).

Sleep problems.

Many but not all people with ME/CFS have other symptoms.

Pain is very common in people with ME/CFS. The type of pain, where it occurs, and how bad it is varies a lot. The pain people with ME/CFS feel is not caused by an injury. The most common types of pain in ME/CFS are:

  • Muscle pain and aches
  • Joint pain without swelling or redness
  • Headaches, either new or worsening

Some people with ME/CFS may also have:

  • Tender lymph nodes in the neck or armpits
  • A sore throat that happens often
  • Digestive issues, like irritable bowel syndrome
  • Chills and night sweats
  • Allergies and sensitivities to foods, odors, chemicals, light, or noise
  • Muscle weakness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Irregular heartbeat
Information is taken from The CDC Website https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/symptoms-diagnosis/symptoms

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis does not have a cure.

Find a Dr or Consultant who listens to you is the first step

It is a manageable condition and depending on the severity of your symptoms the more difficult this can become.

I advise learning to listen to your body and what it is telling you. If you feel tired rest and if you feel pain find a solution to reduce that pain, this could be through pain medication prescribed by your Dr.

I am not saying that finding a Dr who listens or listening to your body is going to be easy as this illness is incredibly complex for some and manageable for others.

Having a Dr who listens to you or reads about the latest drug that sufferers are recommending can take a lot of unnecessary stress and anxiety from the sufferer.

It would be best for me to point you to the above question What is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis? 

Most pages list the illness as ME/CFS or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or sometimes even Systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID).

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