Hello dear friends and kind souls,

My name is Mikaela, I am 39 years old, and I never thought I would be writing something like this. But life has taken me on a path I can no longer walk alone, and today I need to ask for your help. And my very good friend Patricia helped me set this up. And im very grateful that she wanted to do this for me.

I have always been a loving, curious, and social person. I adore animals, connecting deeply with people and hearing their stories. I dream of one day helping others heal as a holistic health practitioner. Before I got sick, I studied textiles, traveled, lived in different places, and embraced adventure. I loved dancing, weaving, painting, being creative, and exploring the world. I was about to begin my dream studies in holistic health when illness stopped me in my tracks.

When you become seriously ill, you realize how fragile life truly is — how quickly everything can change, how little time we may have, and how lonely it can become. I used to live such a rich and social life, and now I spend most of my days in isolation. Being sick has forced me to reevaluate everything on the deepest level — what really matters, what I long for, and how precious connection, love, and health truly are.

My Journey

I was born with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS - a connective tissue disorder) Later, I contracted Lyme disease, which developed into CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) because I did not receive treatment in Sweden and also as a resultat I’ve developed cervical instability in my neck with gives me severe neurological symptoms.

After I got Covid, my health declined dramatically, and today I live with:

* Severe, unrelenting insomnia (my greatest struggle, making healing nearly impossible)

* Chronic fatigue and weakness (my muscles have begun to waste away)

* Cognitive problems, brain fog and memory loss (doctors suspect ME/cfs, though no diagnosis yet)

* Mast cell activation & a fragile immune system (making me extremely sensitive to infections)

* Sensitivity to light and sound making everyday life very limited. I need weeks of rest if I choose to socialise.

Today, my biggest struggle is severe, unrelenting insomnia. Despite trying countless options and investing into different treatments, my body simply cannot heal without sleep. I am bedridden more than 12 hours a day, increasingly weak, and now awaiting a wheelchair. Memory loss and cognitive decline frighten me deeply — I am afraid I will not reach my 40th birthday if I do not begin healing soon.

I have not been able to work for three years and been suffering like this since 2021.

My family has supported me as much as they possibly can, but now their resources are also stretched thin — and that is why I am reaching outward, asking for help from the wider community.

A Chance at Healing

The Swedish healthcare system has no answers for me. But abroad, there are integrative clinics and specialists offering treatments that give real hope — therapies not available to me here.

Some of the treatments I am preparing to begin include:

◇Consultations with doctors and naturopaths abroad, including medicine and supplements

◇Infrared sauna, red light therapy & detox support - available in Sweden

◇Laser therapy - available in Sweden

◇Trauma healing & emotional support - available in Sweden

◇Travel & accommodations for treatment

Our Goal

We are raising $50000 to cover treatments, consultations, medication, supplements, and travel.

How the Funds Will Be Used:

Medical Treatments & Therapies

* Doctors & Naturopaths Abroad, incl. Medicine & Supplements ($25000)

To access specialists not available in Sweden who can design a personalised treatment plan for me, including targeted supplements and supportive medication.

*Travel & Accommodations: ($10000)

Flights, accommodations, and local transport to reach clinics and specialists abroad that are not available in Sweden as well as for treatments available in Sweden.

* Laser Therapy ($6500)

Helps reduce inflammation, stimulate circulation, and support tissue repair and pain relief and most important getting the energy production working in the body again.

* Trauma Healing & Emotional Support ($6000) Chronic illness doesn’t only affect the body — it also impacts the nervous system and emotions. Trauma therapy, somatic practices, and nervous system regulation are essential to support my healing on every level.

* Infrared Sauna, Red Light Therapy & Detox ($2400)

These therapies help the body’s natural detoxification, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and help regulate sleep cycles — crucial for someone like me with chronic insomnia.

Total Goal: $50000

My Hopes for the Future

What I long for is simple, yet means everything: to find stability in my health, and to heal enough to once again do the things that make me feel alive — creating, moving my body, traveling, and spending time with the people (and animals) I love. More than anything, I dream of one day completing my studies to become a holistic health practitioner, so I can give back and guide others on their own healing journeys. I also hold the vision of starting a family and creating a community close to nature — living gently with the earth and caring for the world we all share.

How You Can Help

Your support can truly change my life. Every donation, no matter the size, will help me access the treatments, therapies, and consultations I urgently need.

We are raising $50000 to cover these costs, and every contribution brings me one step closer to hope and healing.

If you cannot donate, please consider sharing my story — it could reach someone who can make a difference.

Thank you for being here and for seeing me. Your kindness and generosity remind me that even in the hardest times, there is still light and connection.

I will keep you updated as I move forward, sharing both ups and downs, challenges and moments of progress. You can follow me on my Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mylifebymika/

I am deeply grateful for every bit of support — it brings me closer to life, love, and healing again.

With all my heart,

Mikaela

Donations must be made in Swedish currency (SEK). Please see approx. conversion rates below:

GBP → SEK

£5 = 63 SEK

£10 = 126 SEK

£25 = 315 SEK

£50 = 631 SEK

£100 = 1 261 SEK

USD → SEK

$5 = 47 SEK

$10 = 94 SEK

$25 = 235 SEK

$50 = 471 SEK

$100 = 941 SEK

**For accurate conversion rates, please check these in line with your home currency at the time of donating.