Testimonials from our Lyme Warriors:
“My journey with Lyme disease started long before I even recognized. At first it was some random neurological symptoms. And some aches and pains. And then it quickly spiraled. I’ve now been diagnosed with Lyme disease, tick borne encephalitis, and mold toxicity. The impact on my life has been huge. I had to step away from my job as an RN due to physical symptoms. With no income, lots of medical bills, and then starting Lyme disease protocols that are almost never covered by insurance, the mental, physical, emotional, and financial strain is huge!.”
-Brooke
“The physical, neurological and financial impact of Lyme Disease has been overwhelming. I had to take a leave of absence from work because I couldn’t get out of bed. I was scared to drive because I was having trouble finding my way around in a city that I have live all my life. Lyme has caused me almost 100k and will continue to be a financial burden for the rest of my life.”
-Cindy
“I used to be a strong, happy, independent woman that was an over-achiever at work, would run 8 miles on a Saturday and enjoy spending time with family and friends. Since getting sick, I have become completely dependent on my husband and parents to get through each day, managing multiple different symptoms on a daily basis; I’m scared to be alone for the first time in my life. With constant lack of energy and feeling unwell, I seldom participate in activities that used to give me joy and things for which I thought defined me. While some may say I look fine, I’ve become a shell of myself with the isolation this disease creates with friends and family. Since starting this journey I’ve spent over $50,000 in just 17 months on testing, access to doctors and fighting to get my health back - and the financial impact has not only impacted me, but my family and future family.This disease creates a mental and physical exhaustion you can’t even imagine that I wish on nobody. While I’m grieving who I used to be and all that I’ve lost over this past year and the anxiety/ depression that Lyme creates, I can’t wait to get to the other side of this and see what life has to offer.”
-Brittany
“Lyme disease turned my life upside down. I experienced over 50 debilitating symptoms, lost the ability to tolerate most foods, and was forced to stop working. For a time, I was bedridden and isolated from the world, spending thousands of dollars just to finally receive a diagnosis and, later, treatment. It has been a long, winding journey. One marked by challenges, uncertainty, and resilience.”
-Marissa
