Matt McGorry Instagram – I came across Lauren’s (@iamlaurenhannah ) story though this tweet just the other day and it broke my heart. 💔 The system is failing people. Especially in the U.S where the safety nets are so inadequate, the #1 reason people declare bankruptcy, and #MECFS is so underfunded, misunderstood, not believed, and stigmatized. ME/CFS used to be known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome but the name felt trivial to many comparison to the realities of living with it. In her last blog post, Lauren wrote (in Dutch), “I know you guys are tired of it, but I’m going to say it anyway. Please protect yourself against COVID-19. It still ensures that too many people have to live with a severe disability. Long COVID and ME are not very different. Believe me, you don’t want this to happen to you.” Lauren’s blog: https://hersenmist.wordpress.com/ (it’s in Dutch but you can use Google translate) Lauren’s X/Twitter: @dutchlauren Lauren did not get ME/CFS from Long COVID, but it is one of the more common chronic illnesses/disabilities that people get due to Long COVID. Long COVID is not a joke, protect yourself and others by wearing a respirator (N95 is best, KN95 next best). Hearts are especially heavy in the Long COVID & ME/CFS community today. 💜 For those dealing with ME/CFS and Long COVID, I see you and I will continue to fight with you. 🙏🏼❤️‍🔥🙏🏼 If you are struggling/thinking of suicide in the U.S. you can call or text 988. (Disclaimer that less than 2% of calls resulted in 911 being called). If you google “suicide hotline” you can find others in your respective counties. #MECFS #RememberLauren #MillionsMissing