post sepsis syndrome

Living with Post Sepsis Syndrome – James’s story of resilience and survival

Late October 2019 I was bitten on my wrist by a white-tailed spider* which resulted in a not so insignificant lesion on my left wrist. At the time it really didn’t seem like a big deal, a script from my…

Quad amputee mum and her daughter leave the country for the city – a podcast series

Listen to the story of Mandy Mccracken #sepsis survivor and quad amputee in this compelling podcast series.On International Day of People with Disability with Mandy McCracken. Living in the country had rhythm. But, as quadruple amputee mum Mandy McCracken and…

Debbie and her husband are both home again, taking it slowly but surely

I would like to share my sepsis story. Wednesday 22nd September 2021 4am. I was feeling general malaise the Tuesday but nothing I could put a finger on, I had been to the GP as I had knee surgery and…

Remembering my mum Kathryne

Sarah shares Kathryne’s story and her devastating loss in the hope it will raise awareness of sepsis and help other families facing this terrible burden. On March 7, 2020 my mum Kathryne, called me saying she felt strange, she sounded…

Coma to Confidence

Caitlin Alsop (aka @comatoconfidence) is a sepsis survivor from Australia. “I was a healthy 23 year old and then sepsis left me fighting for my life, ventilated and comatose. You never know how strong you really are, until you’re faced…