This will be the first time I’ve published any content directly relating, and somewhat recognising, my disease. I think that it is important for readers to know and for me to admit, because my illness is my most vulnerable area and I’ve never felt the need to put into words how I feel and struggle in case others attack that side of me – a side you’ll learn already attacks itself.  “Charlie, your test results tell us that you’ve got M.E.” […]

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