In this section, I want to share the broader story — because type 1 diabetes has never existed in isolation for me. Alongside it, I’ve faced multiple serious injuries, a functional motor disorder, periods of deep depression, and, ultimately, the discovery that ADHD was the hidden driver behind so many of my struggles.
It’s been a long and difficult eight-year road, full of setbacks, frustration, and at times, hopelessness. But through persistence, support, and eventually finding the right medication, I’ve reached a place of stability, clarity, and renewed purpose.
Sharing this isn’t easy. There’s pain, shame, and a lot of vulnerability in putting these words out there. But if opening up helps even one person feel less alone in their own journey — if it reassures them that struggling doesn’t mean failing — then it’s worth it.
I’ve learned that living with type 1 diabetes while navigating other health challenges isn’t about perfection. It’s about adaptation, compassion, and finding a way forward, even when the path looks impossible.
Part 1 – Physical Deterioration, Functional Motor Disorder, and Depression
Part 2 – ADHD – The underlying cause
Part 3: When Movement Stops: A Wife’s Story of Love and Survival