Emma Middleton - 29 and not feeling so fine 🖤

First of all, thank you for taking the time to check out my give a little page.

Get comfortable while I tell you a little bit about my situation and why I need your help.

A little over two years ago after getting covid I started to become unwell with fatigue and respiratory issues. After seeing 6 doctors and a specialist I finally got a diagnosis for what was putting a hold on my quality of life. The diagnosis wasn’t what I was expecting and has created a huge shift in the path I was on.

I’ve been diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis along with a heap of long term lung issues. The ME affects my body’s ability to produce energy on a cellular level as well as causing inflammation in my brain and spinal cord. There are so many more debilitating symptoms that come with this disease and unfortunately there is no cure. I’m not to work for the next 6-12 months or until I’m much better.

2 years ago I moved from Rotorua to Queenstown to to start a business. I’ve put everything I have into the business and I’m devastated to be putting it on hold for a while. The sickness/disability benefit isn’t enough to cover bills in NZ so I’m asking for the help of anyone that’s in a position to do so I can keep my head above water and seek alternative medical therapy to try help my symptoms and have a better quality of life.