Sophia, 33, urgently needs a home and one-on-one support for a year/two until she recovers.
She seeks a recovery angel with a self-contained space she can rent, who is also able to help with and supervise her overall care and needs. She requires support with admin (ACC, Winz, HealthCare NZ, etc), navigating services, booking appointments, attending in-home appointments, picking up scripts, and once a week meal prep.
Sophia will recover in leaps and bounds given the right environment and conditions to work towards independence. She is determined to rebuild her life on a renewed, sustainable foundation. After enduring years without adequate support, she cannot do this alone anymore.
Formerly a vibrant high-achiever and doctor, she contracted meningitis and leptospirosis simultaneously, had to fight for her life, and was later diagnosed with ME/CFS – a complex cognitive, sensory and physically disabling condition. She also has CPTSD, FND and autistic traits.
Due to profound fatigue and functional impairment, Sophia is currently bed-bound, unable to work, cook, drive or self-care.
Current physical needs:
Oversensitive to noise, vibration and light – a quiet room or outside flat in a peaceful environment
Mold-free
Diet is important but simple; ordered food needs cooking once a week
DSL daily personal cares/support and other professional services, eg, OT.
Ideal recovery partner:
Former health professional, but more critical to understand complex conditions, trauma-informed or with capacity to learn
Excellent communicator and emotionally attuned
Excellent organisational skills
Heart-centered, compassionate person with empowering approach
Patience – it’s frustrating not being well
Has the time to commit to walking beside her and be moral support with goals
Liaise with professionals already involved in her recovery
Ideally Waikato, but not too rural.
Sophia’s goal when she has recovered is to start up New Zealand’s first facility to accommodate and care for ME/CFS sufferers and those with complex chronic health conditions.
Anyone interested to learn more about this unique role, can phone Sue 022 677 9964 or email sue.pairaudeau@gmail.com.