For over 12 years, I have been trapped in the unrelenting torment of Lyme disease and mold illness. These conditions have consumed every aspect of my life, replacing the person I once was with someone defined by constant pain, exhaustion, and overwhelming uncertainty. Each day feels like an unceasing battle — not just against the physical agony, but against the emotional and mental toll these illnesses bring. Fear, isolation, and hopelessness are now familiar companions, and it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.