AT 29 years old, peninsula local Kaitlyn (Kaitie) Mester is facing a future she never imagined after being diagnosed with a series of chronic illnesses. Kaitie had established a successful career in freight management and was preparing to step into a leadership role. Now, she spends much of her time confined to bed and relies on family and friends to help complete daily tasks. After nearly two decades of her health declining, Kaitie was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, POTS/autonomic dysfunction and severe gastrointestinal disease. She wants more Australians to understand the struggles of living with a chronic illness and…
Wednesday, July 8
