ME|FM Society of BC Director, Sophie Harrison, advocates for those with Long COVID. Watch her March 2025 interview on CTV News as she discusses her experiences with this disease, its connection to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and the lack of adequate knowledge and care.

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Summer's social calendar can feel like a minefield when you're managing chronic illness. Just as you've figured out how to keep your body cool, you're faced with a different kind of heat: social pressure. Family barbecues, outdoor weddings, patio dinners, and weekend festivals all come with the unspoken expectation that summer equals participation. But for people with ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, or Long COVID, summer social events can trigger serious symptom flares that last for da

Living with ME, FM, or Long-COVID can feel isolating, but you don't have to navigate this journey alone. At the ME|FM Society of BC, we know that building a strong support network and accessing respite care are essential for managing these complex conditions. What Does a Support Network Look Like? Your support network is unique to you and might include: Family and friends who understand your condition Others living with ME, FM, or Long-COVID Healthcare providers familiar with

The ME|FM Society is revamping the My MLA & ME program for the new Legislative session – and you’re invited to be a part of it . People with myalgic encephalomyelitis know too well what it is to live with a misunderstood disease. From gaslighting to lack of awareness, we are practiced at advocating for ourselves in medical settings. But what does it look like to bring those advocacy skills to the political realm?  Since 2020, the Society has run its My MLA & ME campaign, supp

For an audio version of this article, click on the red SoundCloud arrow on the right. Applicable links My MLA and ME program L etter to Minister Dix and Ministry of Health staff We continue to advocate for all British Columbians living with ME in our ongoing communications with sitting MLAs, Health Minister Dix and Ministry of Health staff. In addition to our successful and ongoing My MLA and ME program, we also communicate our concerns in other ways. As demonstrated in

For an audio recording of this article, click the SoundCloud link arrow. Summary notes of the May 12 webinar Accompanying survey Examining the Unmet Needs of British Columbians living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis On May 12, 2022, in recognition of International ME Awareness Day, the ME|FM Society of BC was pleased to host a virtual event: Sounds Like ME - a community conversation. During the event, Society Co-chair Hilary Robertson provided an update on Society work and