Stories
It took me a long time to be diagnosed but I got my life back
You are not alone
I hope that others with Lyme disease can look at this and say, I can do this. I can beat this thing. I just need to get out there and make it happen.
Bart Yasso
My hope is that as we tell our stories, and shine a light into this disease, things will change.
Katherine H.
You are your own medical advocate. Lyme is a constant battle until you have the proper medical team — Do NOT give up.
Shymala H.
Lyme disease: it’s real, folks.
Lia G.
Cartoons are my way of expressing hope, humor, politics, and, yes, even revolt at the tug-of-war in which we find ourselves regarding funding, diagnosis, treatment, education, a cure, prevention, and public apathy [about Lyme]. I’m just writing and drawing about Lyme disease as I see it, hear it, and feel it. … My heart and thoughts go out to all suffering with Lyme, especially the kids. It’s a horrible fight on so many fronts, but never give up!
Dave Skidmore
I relax by exercising at the gym, and going for long walks. I see as many sci-fi movies as possible, even the embarrassingly bad ones. In the summer, I paint pictures outside with the sun on my face and go out on the deck at night and feel small beneath the stars. And when I can get away, I like to go far away, forgetting my worries for a bit. And most importantly, I feel a sense of connectedness when I’m with interesting, good people, especially the ones I love
Dr. Steven Phillips
If I can come back from the dead the way I did, so can you and your loved ones.
Dana Parish
Are we gonna beat this? Absolutely. Can we find a cure? Absolutely.
Michelle T.
I'm chronically ill and afraid of being lazy.
Esme Weiju Wang
I hope that others with Lyme disease can look at this and say, I can do this. I can beat this thing. I just need to get out there and make it happen.
Bart Yasso
My hope is that as we tell our stories, and shine a light into this disease, things will change.
Katherine H.
You are your own medical advocate. Lyme is a constant battle until you have the proper medical team — Do NOT give up.
Shymala H.
Lyme disease: it’s real, folks.
Lia G.
Cartoons are my way of expressing hope, humor, politics, and, yes, even revolt at the tug-of-war in which we find ourselves regarding funding, diagnosis, treatment, education, a cure, prevention, and public apathy [about Lyme]. I’m just writing and drawing about Lyme disease as I see it, hear it, and feel it. … My heart and thoughts go out to all suffering with Lyme, especially the kids. It’s a horrible fight on so many fronts, but never give up!
Dave Skidmore
I relax by exercising at the gym, and going for long walks. I see as many sci-fi movies as possible, even the embarrassingly bad ones. In the summer, I paint pictures outside with the sun on my face and go out on the deck at night and feel small beneath the stars. And when I can get away, I like to go far away, forgetting my worries for a bit. And most importantly, I feel a sense of connectedness when I’m with interesting, good people, especially the ones I love
Dr. Steven Phillips
If I can come back from the dead the way I did, so can you and your loved ones.
Dana Parish
Are we gonna beat this? Absolutely. Can we find a cure? Absolutely.
Michelle T.
I'm chronically ill and afraid of being lazy.
Esme Weiju Wang
I hope that others with Lyme disease can look at this and say, I can do this. I can beat this thing. I just need to get out there and make it happen.
Bart Yasso
My hope is that as we tell our stories, and shine a light into this disease, things will change.
Katherine H.
You are your own medical advocate. Lyme is a constant battle until you have the proper medical team — Do NOT give up.
Shymala H.
Lyme disease: it’s real, folks.
Lia G.
Cartoons are my way of expressing hope, humor, politics, and, yes, even revolt at the tug-of-war in which we find ourselves regarding funding, diagnosis, treatment, education, a cure, prevention, and public apathy [about Lyme]. I’m just writing and drawing about Lyme disease as I see it, hear it, and feel it. … My heart and thoughts go out to all suffering with Lyme, especially the kids. It’s a horrible fight on so many fronts, but never give up!
Dave Skidmore