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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

“These beautifully written and wonderfully honest true-life stories form the backbone of M.E. Support.”

V. Meikle

• A Buddhist Woman Confronts M.E.
  
  This is the inspirational story of Venerable Lobsang Rinchen Khandro.
  
  
• Caring for Someone with M.E.
  
  Please Contact Me if you would like to write about this subject for M.E. Support.
  
  
• Coping with M.E., a Young Family and Twins!
  
  Claire Barnett writes about her experience with M.E. and life as a busy parent.
  
  
• Finding the Strength
  
  This moving story, which includes some upsetting subjects, was written by Canadian Barbara Smith. She openly reveals distressing events in her early life, and describes the ongoing challenges of living with M.E.
  
  
• Inside I'm Dancing
  
  This is the story of M.E. sufferer and former dancer Chloe Leanne Brookes.
  
  
• Jayshree Mukherjee-Jones
  
  Jayshree is currently writing an article about chronic illness and self-employment. 
  
  
• Just Being: My M.E. Story
  
  This is the story of Michelle Mamode, a busy working mother, who was later diagnosed with M.E.
  
  
• Learning to Live with M.E.
  
  Melanie Jane Edgar writes about managing M.E. in her academic career.
  
  
• ME & My Wedding
  
  M.E. sufferer Jane Shaw writes about her wedding preparations and shares her wonderful day with us.
  
  
• M.E. and the Single Person
  
  The ups and downs of life as a single M.E. sufferer by Tabitha Mellor.
  
  
• M.E. Families
  
  Does M.E. run in the family? This anonymous author provides information and shares her own experience with us.

M.E. My Story

Twenty-one years ago, my brother Stuart helped me create M.E. Support, having introduced me to the internet. There was limited information about M.E. on the web, and personal experiences seemed to be restricted to forums, therefore I decided to write 'M.E. My Story'. This was an emotionally challenging process, and I was certainly nervous about publishing it, but messages instantly started arriving from grateful readers. It is incredibly important to share our stories, as they reassure and support fellow sufferers, along with educating the greater public. Here you can read my updated article, along with a review by M.E. Support Ambassador Rochelle Hanslow.

• Motorbikes & ME
  
  Bear Lawrence describes his high-octane life before developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and M.E.
  
  
• Myalgic Encephalomyelitis from a Friend's Perspective
  
  This article was written by my good friend Verónica Barrera.
  
  
• Myalgic Encephalomyelitis in the Workplace
  
  M.E. sufferer Emma Dillnutt provides practical advice and useful resources.
  
  
  
• Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: The Twins' Tale

  Twin sisters Natasha and Kirsty Grabham have both been diagnosed with M.E.

• Nursing Myself Back to Health
  
  Esther Butler shares her experience as a nursing sister and M.E. sufferer.
  
  

• One Mother's Story
  
  This article was written by my mother and carer, Lorraine Sargent.
  
  
• Pets & Chronic Illness
  
  What are the pros and cons of getting a pet when you have a chronic illness? Animal lover and M.E. Support Ambassador Rochelle Hanslow shares her experience with us.
  
  
• Pregnancy & M.E.
  
  An insight into chronic illness and pregnancy by M.E. Support Ambassador, Rochelle Hanslow.
  
  
• The Chronically Ill Student
  
  An encouraging and insightful account of life as an M.E. student by Jo Hadler.
  
  
• The Day My Life Changed Forever
  
  One woman's personal account of her journey through Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.
  
  
• The Invisible Man: M.E. from the Male Perspective
  
  Statistically, M.E. affects more women than men, and in addition, men are more reluctant to talk about their health. A friend of mine, who wishes to remain anonymous, has agreed to share his experience with us.
  
  

• The Middle
  
  A parent's perspective on childhood M.E. by Angela Dawson.
  
  
• The New Normal
  
  Amy Voaden is twenty-six years old but her journey with M.E. began at the tender age of nine.
  
  
• The Universe within ME
  
  A beautifully written and powerful account of fifty years with M.E. by Amanda J. Charlton.
  
  
• Tired All The Time
  
  "My name is Debbie. I am forty-five years old, and I’m not just tired. I have M.E. and Fibromyalgia."
  
  
• Together with M.E.
  
  A touching article about Karen and Mike Rippon who were brought together by M.E.
  
  
• Travelling Abroad with M.E.
  
  An insight on travelling overseas by M.E. sufferer Jane Shaw.
  
  
• Where the Journey Begins
  
  Heather-Chloe Taylor developed M.E. and Fibromyalgia after having Glandular Fever, which many chronic illness sufferers can relate to, and this is her own personal story.
  
  
• Working from Home with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
  
  This useful guide was written for M.E. Support by Frances Pallett.
  
  
• Working with Chronic Illness
  
  M.E. sufferer Beckie Melvin is a professional wedding planner.
  
  
• You Are Not Your Illness
  
  This article was written by M.E. Support Ambassador, Rochelle Hanslow.
  
  
• Young People With M.E.
  
  This article is currently being updated; please Contact Me if you need help or advice.