Last week I was told that my thyroid is now underactive. Not welcome news, but it does explain what I’m currently experiencing. Eighteen months ago,
Illness forced an unexpected pause in my life, but within that pause I rediscovered purpose. Over the past year I navigated Graves’ disease, therapy and personal challenges while completing my MA dissertation, running a half marathon and contributing to a published book chapter.
After months of managing symptoms and rebuilding my health following a Graves’ disease relapse, I’m now moving toward the next stage of treatment: radioactive iodine