Moore Barlow - World Encephalitis Day 2024

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I survived encephalitis in 1995. I received absolutely no after care or treatment. Not even physical therapy. I had to learn to walk, talk and learn all on my own at the age of 14. Today, I still am working through the traumas of not just receiving no care or assistance, but also the horrors of the care I received while hospitalized and before the spinal tap that confirmed my illness. I was accused of being promiscuous, “faking” and was even told at times to “shut up” when I was in excruciating pain. I eventually feel into the worst stage- coma and paralysis. I wish I could have at least received physical therapy. Keep the good work. In the states we have a long way to go with our health care system and empathy is one