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Finding the Light

4 years ago I was affected by ill-health. And it all come one after the other with seemingly no end. From insomnia, to gluten-intolerance and bloatedness, to leg pain and super-sensitivity to sun light. The most heart-stricken of all is all these seem to strike at the heart of the all the things that I loved the most in life - I was a known narcoleptic (loved to lay back and sleep!), loved pastries and bread, loved to hike, nature and outdoors. In the span of 4 years I was reduced to having to hide indoors in darkness, covering up my face with broad hats whenever I go out, walking only short distances before the leg pain came again. When I was asked to give speeches I worry will I be able to stand for the whole time? Do I need to request a chair from the organizers? When I am going to any new place, even in doors I worry where should I should sit to best shield my face from the sunshine coming through the windows. And I would look at pastries that I liked but risked stomach pa