Susan

My name is Susan. I have various issues with my health, leaving me feeling very frustrated with my body. My mental health has really suffered. In 2021, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), a long term condition causing pain all over my body. Last year, I was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) so I have trouble breathing. I also have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) in my wrists, inflammation in my knees, asthma and I’m pre-diabetic. It’s all extremely exhausting and very debilitating. Although advised to walk, my mobility issues made me uncomfortable joining a walking group right away, so I chose one on one walks with Gayle, thinking group walks would be too much. I walk with a crutch, so being able to just take my time and enjoy our chats is really valuable to me. We really put the world to rights when we meet and I always look forward to them and feel healthier. I go at my own pace, enjoying the fresh air whilst saying hello to people in my community along the way. I now attend a group exercise class. It’s true what they say: taking small steps literally does make a huge difference!” Walk It, Ride It