127 - Michelle Nell on Navigating a Diagnosis of Complex Disabilities

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In today’s episode, Lois chats with Michelle Nell, a post-graduate psychology student and musician
about living with complex disabilities. Michelle was born with glaucoma, a visual impairment, and has
since received diagnoses of auto-immune conditions, psoriatic arthritis and multiple sclerosis.

During the conversation Michelle shares how she views her disabilities, the process of navigating a new
diagnosis of an auto-immune condition and the challenges she currently faces due to having been forced
by her medical condition to put her studies on hold temporarily.

She also discusses the relief of receiving a diagnosis after months of uncertainty about her medical
condition and the reassurance experienced from now having a way forward with a treatment that can
assist her.

If you are able to make a donation to Michelle’s crowdfunding campaign, that would really help her.
Crowdfunding link:
https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/visions-for-change-supporting-a-blind-scholars-journey

Reach out to Michelle:
e-mail: mnellpiano@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.nell.39
Follow Michelle’s writing on her Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571289303639