ABOUT
I was relieved to receive a diagnosis after years of fighting to figure out what I was suffering with. I was shocked when my doctor refused to explain his diagnosis, never mind what treatment offers there were. Turns out there where none and that I was left on my own to manage a life long illness. There was no pamphlet guiding me on to the next steps as I lost my ability to work and function over the next year.
I lost my job, my ability to earn a pension, my investments, and savings. I lost my hobbies, my beloved sport, and interactions with friends and family. I lost memories and my ability to form new ones as the illness progressed. As all this was happening I was left on my own to figure it all out. I tried finding resources but it was difficult and often I would find one only to discover that I was not their intended client. Years passed. I slowly started improving and gaining some function in my body and mind.
That's when I met an amazing group of women who had formed a support group (Yukon Women's Chronic Illness/ (Dis)Ability/Chronic Pain Support Group). I was amazed at the wealth of information and understanding that they had. The idea of a website had been brewing in my head for years and these ladies confirmed that there where others with the same struggles, questions and stories. It took years but now I am able to slowly start constructing the directory I've been dreaming of.
This is my way of gathering and sharing the resources and skills we gained so that other Yukoners can have an easier experience looking for help when they most need it.
KM- Not So Ordinary
