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Jul 8Liked by Suzanna Newell

I'm so sorry you deal with this regularly. We are not moving on. We are continuing to have conversations on coffee shops, on bleachers, to random strangers as we wait for our elected officials to call out our unelected officials on the damage their expert advice has, and continues, to do.

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Thank you for your unending support. We are stronger together united in love! To quote a wise friend of mine #LoveWins!

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I’m so sorry this has been your experience. I had a similar one and I’m a functional medicine PT. Conventional medicine is NOT equipped for this sort of after effect. I’m not anti vac- polio typhus gone- but there were always going to be complications. We were test cases in a crazy time. Fine. Just take care of those who fall outside the bell curve. Thank you for your advocacy and may there be light to illuminate hope for you.

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Dr Anna McConville, so beautifully said. There is so much to be improved for all of humankind by not only studying, but supporting those who had reactions. I am so sorry that you are experiencing the same thing. You are not alone and it is very hard. If you are here in Minnesota we can meet in person, if that would be helpful to you. If not, we can talk by phone. I imagine as a functional medicine PT you have a big community of helpers already. I have found some of the best tools from some amazing PTs and OTs here. Healing with Heart is a beautiful way to put it. Sending you hugs, healing, hope and humanity.

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Suzanna,

I am so sorry for your experience. I laud you for recognizing the inestimable power of hope that is far easier to perceive when we are not alone. We must love our neighbor(s) as ourselves. ❤️

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Carol, thank you for your support and for the reminder to love our neighbors. My friend Anna has a sign in her yard that says "Turn off the news and love your neighbor." We can really connect when we listen and see each other and aren't so focused on where we disagree.

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Jul 8Liked by Suzanna Newell

Suzanna, please know you are not alone. WE are praying for you, pushing lawmakers to pass new legislation, and connecting with podcasters and reporters to tell your story and bring attention to your suffering.

Thank you for sharing your fears, hopes, trials and your story.

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Thank you for your ongoing time, energy and support. So much healing has been had by your caring. Your ripple effect has gone far!

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Jul 8Liked by Suzanna Newell

Suzanna, I'm so sorry you have to live like this. My health failed 50 years ago when I got the typhoid vax. My life has been filled with hard work to try and normalise it. My stings are not nearly as bad as yours, but I've spent too many hours of my life in emergency wards. Somehow, fighting this fight has a purpose. Somewhere. But I will never understand why. Your WE is so powerful. I'll be thinking about you and sending you loving care.

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I am so very sorry that you also suffered a vaccine reaction. It is not easy when a body that was working well suddenly doesn't overnight. Part of the normalization you talk about does help, but it is still hard. You saying you have found a way to manage for 50 years gives me hope too. We are stronger together. WE is powerful. Sending you loving care, right back.

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Jul 8Liked by Suzanna Newell

You are an amazing writer and doing such important work getting the word out! Thanks for the details so I/we can know what you are going through (and other vaccine injured). I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with this and I pray everyday that the people that be, will hear Team Humanity’s cry for help and provide justice. Know I’m always here and have a small idea of the pain your managing being a long covid survivor. I want very much for you to be a survivor of this too! Love you muchos! Helen

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Helen, you are such an amazing friend. I am thankful that you came into my life so many years ago and our paths kept crossing. I am also so glad you found a way out of Long COVID. I was so concerned when it first happened to you. Your recovery gives me hope, even if it has to take longer for me. In the meantime I will appreciate some part of each day because I am still here. Hugs and love!!!

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Jul 10Liked by Suzanna Newell

I believe you will get there! Your positivity will help. Can't wait to see you this summer!

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Thank you! Me too!!!

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