ME Awareness week:
‘Paused together’ in Lockdown or Housebound with ME & ‘left behind’ – Frances’ thoughts on Covid-19 and ME

On having ME – Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

Going from being active, well, independent and having a future with good prospects.
Then suddenly not being able to get out of bed when hit with glandular fever.

Left with numerous health issues dependant upon others to look after you.
Not knowing what has happened to you.

Stuck inside when the world outside carries on.
A new type of future where you are left behind.

Your future path that was in front of you is gone, fading further into the distance as time goes by.

Now a new path, different and limited.

With a new appreciation for little things.

Lockdown with covid-19

where everyone is paused together feels very different.

As time has passed since I was first isolated due to ill health, online socialising has vastly improved.

People are able to stay connected easily. When you are thousands of miles apart or a street apart,

being at home doesn’t mean feeling alone anymore.

Frances Lewis, West Wales