Ash lives in Sheffield in the UK. He has been living with POTs and ME for a number of years. In this episode he shares the challenges of spending the majority of his time in bed and the grief that comes with that. We discuss long distance relationships, and the benefits of having a good therapist. www.pempod.com pempodcast23@gmail.com

In this episode we talk to Jennie Jacques who played Queen Judith in the History Channel Vikings series. Jennie talks about her experience of becoming ill with ME/CFS in 2018 and her passion for the science around the illness. Jennie asserts that this is not a mystery illness and stresses a desire to make a difference for the ME community. We also hear about her famous missing ear and related zebra print knickers! Jennie organises the Bake4MECFS initiative to raise money for ME charities. You can also purchase mugs through the website! https://bake4mecfs.com/ Contact the podcast via e-mail at: pempodcast23@gmail.com Visit our website: www.pempod.com

Dov returns and we discuss the project so far and our own reflections on grief. We read three written contributions from Lydia, Kirstie and Pamela. We have five more Grief Stories episodes to come in the following weeks. www.pempod.com Email us at pempodcast23@gmail.com