Meningitis in your words

Misty shares the story of her son Boyd’s tragic death from meningitis aged 7 and a half.

Sarah had meningitis aged 4, and has had debilitating after-effects in the decades since, but has struggled to get treatment and support.

Nicole shares her story of having viral meningitis twice and the after-effects this has caused.

Susan shares the story of her son Jonathan’s hospitalisation with meningitis aged 22 months old, and the after-effects of his illness.

Marjorie shares how she's affected by recurrent viral meningitis, and how she's managed each episode and its after-effects.

Jeri describes how bartonella bacteria led her to contract meningeal encephalitis, and the difficulty of finding treatment.

Robin describes her experience of meningitis as a child, and the after-effects it's had throughout her life.

Christopher tells his story of overcoming bacterial meningitis and his achievements since then.

Single mother Kandra shares her story of her six-year-old son Blake’s illness with bacterial meningitis.

Sara shares her story of recovery from meningitis and how her faith in God has carried her through.

Kristen had meningitis seven months after the birth of her baby. Here she shares the story of her illness and recovery.

Sheila shares the story of her daughter Tiffaney’s tragic death from meningitis after a misdiagnosis.