I have been a contributor for some time and I can’t believe I’ve only written two articles! I have had #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis for 12 years, I am severely affected - housebound and bed/sofa bound. I developed #Gastroparesis 5 years ago. I used to be a regular figure in the M.E community (you might know me from my books!) but when my husband and I started our own business around 2019 all of my energy was put into that. So much has happened. In April 2021 I was diagnosed with #GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder then two days later my brother broke my heart by walking out of my life, choosing to believe his girlfriend (who has previous!) over his big sister who he always said was his second Mum. This ripped my world apart. The shock… the disbelief.. because as siblings we were so close. I couldn’t have imagined it in a million years. Long story short I fell into a deep depression, for about 3-4 months. Wasn’t working, wasn’t really even living. All of this on top of #SevereME is a hell I wouldn’t wish on anyone. My husband and I lost a lot that year. We are still picking up the pieces. I I have been a contributor for some time and I can’t believe I’ve only written two articles! I have had #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis for 12 years, I am severely affected - housebound and bed/sofa bound. I developed #Gastroparesis 5 years ago. I used to be a regular figure in the M.E community (you might know me from my books!) but when my husband and I started our own business around 2019 all of my energy was put into that. So much has happened. In April 2021 I was diagnosed with #GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder then two days later my brother broke my heart by walking out of my life, choosing to believe his girlfriend (who has previous!) over his big sister who he always said was his second Mum. This ripped my world apart. The shock… the disbelief.. because as siblings we were so close. I couldn’t have imagined it in a million years. Long story short I fell into a deep depression, for about 3-4 months. Wasn’t working, wasn’t really even living. All of this on top of #SevereME is a hell I wouldn’t wish on anyone. My husband and I lost a lot that year. We are still picking up the pieces. I deteriorated significantly with my #CognitiveIssues & #mobility and I won’t lie, I’m a mess. After coming out of a 6 month long #Gastroparesis flare I can now try and get the help I need. Anyways that was a super long essay but I can’t wait to write another article, and having been away from #Spoonie friends for so long, I forget that there are people who care. Sending love and hugs to anyone who needs it right now. Hay xxxxxx