Katie's story recounts her astonishing journey through twenty-five years suffering from the illness Chronic Fatigue or M.E. having previously led a very healthy active teenage life prior to Glandular Fever. Her remarkable determination carrying her through the first eighteen months largely bed bound. Disbelieved by some of the medical profession, the effects it had on family life and her undoubting belief that one day she would be well again.
Her voyage spanning the next twenty-three years, following setbacks and achievements. It describes the severity and destruction this illness can and does cause. Finding individual solutions can and does make M.E a recoverable illness.
Finally Katie found the end of her journey through a battle in life she would rather not have taken. She has grown as a person with enduring warmth and strength of character. Through the support of some very special people in her life she is now healthy, strong and living a life she loves. M.E has been left behind.