Rebuilding - A Life Changing Second Chance

Hello, fellow humans!

My Health Journey
Since childhood, I’ve faced persistent health challenges—sinus infections, respiratory issues, chronic pain, hormonal imbalances, neuroinflammation and severe allergic reactions. These symptoms led to multiple misdiagnoses, resulting in unnecessary or failed pelvic, spinal and sinus surgeries, treatments and ‘fixes’. Over time, my health declined, affecting my independence, career, and financial stability. The illness affects every aspect of living, there’s months I can’t stand in the sun because my skin sends searing pain from any added warmth on it, I’ve not slept a full night in 2 years and never know when I’m going to have a flare up nor how extreme. The symptoms I experience are at times scary, extremely exhausting, isolating and often hard to fathom when they initially arise (they change frequently as MCAS and CIRS affect all parts of the body). I’ve spent more time on the toilet in the past 3 years than I have sleeping and that’s not an exaggeration. My heart breaks constantly for the girl that had no clue what was really wrong before November 2024. So many failed attempts at resolution, left feeling guilty I hadn’t done enough, a sook, that this was my fault and an overbearing sense of worthlessness.

Discovering the Cause
Recently, I discovered that toxic mould exposure is the underlying cause of my health problems. This exposure has activated conditions like Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome/Disorder, causing my body to react adversely to many environmental factors. My body is unable to break down these toxic mycotoxins and it has built up over a long period. The treatments and further testing required for recovery are specialized and not covered by Medicare.

The Power of Conversation
Sharing my story has highlighted the importance of open conversations about mould-related illnesses. Engaging in education and dialogue not only raises awareness but also fosters a supportive community for those affected, it is too common that my story is helping others realise they are affected by mould (yet they’ve seen countless doctors to no avail). It shouldn’t take multiple invasive surgeries, significant loss of function, finances and autonomy to get here. Through these conversations, we can advocate for better recognition and treatment options, helping others avoid prolonged suffering but also educate the terminology needed to achieve anything to do with mould illness at a GP.

Seeking Support
I’m reaching out for your support to fund these necessary treatments. Any contribution, no matter the size, will bring me closer to recovery. Additionally, sharing my story can raise awareness about mould-related illnesses, which are more common than many realise.

Thank you for being part of my healing journey, whether through donations, sharing my story or engaging in conversations with myself or others about mould, I appreciate you ✨

Also quick note - the lack of photos is because I can’t stand taking photos of myself sick, I only ever do when I’m making fun of myself and they’re not photos for online’s eyes. I also want to express that most of the mould that affects me and others is very well hidden, the photos below reflect what one of my homes looked like underneath normal looking carpet. Mould is painted over, ‘sealed’ and ‘cleaned’ to look less visible. All this does is hide a silent toxin in the home so please don't come at me for choosing mouldy housing, almost every place I’ve lived had cleaned the mould prior to me moving in, making it harder to detect when I was less educated.