I was going to write a little update about my health, which is largely to say it’s taken a decline. While most days my Hemicrania and occipital neuralgia pain is a little more controllable with the implant, my Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is worse, as is my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).
Instead I woke to the news that Eric Hauser, a treasured soul from the vaccine injured community, has lost his life as a result of his severe ME. Eric suffered on a level most people, myself included, simply cannot comprehend.
Whether they’re a part of UKCVFamily, or a part of the global vaccine injured and bereaved family, every life lost as a result of the vaccines weighs heavy on the hearts and souls of everyone else in this community.
Eric advocated and fought valiantly, not just for himself but more so for others affected. He selflessly used the little energy he had available to bring joy and laughter to a community that truly needed it, while he and his partner Eva did everything they could think of to fight for a community that is grossly misunderstood.
So today I won’t talk about my health declining, because today I’m making space for gratitude for people like Eric existing in such a troubled, murky world, while I hold a place in heart for everyone who is hurting from what can only be described as a monumental loss, especially for Eva.
This will undoubtedly remind others in the community of their own frailty and mortality, and that of the friends and family they’ve made through this challenging journey. Check in on each other, maybe you haven’t touched base in a while (like me) and right now I can’t think of a better way to honour Eric than pouring a little love into the community he tried so hard for.
Today I’m going to put together the mental health resources post I promised, knowing how many will be impacted by the loss of Eric. It’s just a small act I can do to pour some love into the community who welcomed me, supported me and loved me when I did, and do, feel so lost within my own vaccine injury.