The Long Hope
The reality of life with Long Covid
This is a story about my daughter, Georgia, who has had Long Covid for nearly three years, since the age of 15. Together, we are fighting for answers and a cure for the illness that has left her consigned to a life of solitary confinement and darkness.
We will never give up hope.
Follow Our Journey
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The Endurance of Hope
This is the real struggle of chronic illness. Do we resolve to settle into a state of acceptance or do we persist in fighting for a better future? Reliving the cycle of grief and loss with each failed attempt at a cure is indescribably painful.
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Let’s Start from the Beginning
This was the beginning of Long Covid. As of this post, Georgia has been sick for two years, eight months, and twenty-one days or 994 days in total. She never recovered.
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The Clinical Trial
The excitement in our house was palpable. The ball was finally rolling after so long in stagnation and it was rolling fast. It was hard to make room for the new emotions engulfing us, but as the days progressed our stoic resignation was gradually displaced by the sweet joy of unremitting hope.
Intro to Long Covid
What is Long Covid? This summary provides an overview of the basics to help caregivers, family and friends, and Long Covid survivors better understand this complex and often poorly understood syndrome.
Where to Find Help
Here you will find a searchable database by region with specialists, clinics, and peer support sources to assist Long Covid survivors with locating the help they need to thrive. Share your own resources to help others as well.
Explore All Resources
Visit the Resources page to explore medical research, potential therapies, educational material, support guides, and more…
Learn More
Continue learning with a selection of links to external sources to learn more including continuing education for medical professionals and additional support resources for patients on their own recovery journey.
How Can I Help?
This page provides tips for caregivers, friends, and family as well as volunteer opportunities to get involved and ways to donate to research and support organizations today to join the fight to cure Long Covid.
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