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What It's Like to Have an Illness No One Believes In

2/8/2017

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Sharing our story is one of the most important things we can do to spread awareness of Lyme disease.

For my most recent article on the Global Lyme Alliance blog I asked Lyme bloggers to weigh in on the question, "What is it like to have an illness no one believes in?"

Christina of Lady of Lyme, Kami of Living Grace, Victoria of Lemons 'N Lyme, and April of Happy Healin' Vegan, all had heartfelt responses to this question.

​You can read the full article here:

What It's Like to Have an Illness No One Believes In
What It's Like to Have An Illness No One Believes In
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If you have Lyme, what's it like for you to have an illness no one believes in?
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"As long as I’m alive, I will continue to try to understand more because the work of the heart is never done." - Muhammad Ali
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Lisa link
5/23/2017 08:26:44 am

Living with Lyme disease is lonely, frustrating and exhausting. Yet it can also be a place of peace, enjoying the slow life and it gives you the opportunity to appreciate life in new and unexpected ways. Goals can still be achieved if you can reset your attitude and expectations to life. The ongoing support of friends and family is crucial.

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