Recovery Stories for Parents and Teens

1. A mother’s story of helping her teenage son recover and the struggles that came with it. Read Clare’s story here.

2. How My Child Recovered from Severe ME/CFS – Interview with a GP mother whose 7-year-old recovered using the Lightning Process Watch on YouTube

3. How 10-Year-Old Barney Recovered from ME/CFS Using the Lightning Process – Watch this inspiring story of one boy’s journey from wheelchair to wellness. Watch on YouTube

4. How Teen Adam Recovered from Chronic Fatigue and Post-Exertional Symptoms – Watch Adam share his journey from illness onset in adolescence to improvement through reducing stress, setting boundaries, and creating a supportive recovery environment. Watch on YouTube

5. Teen Recovery Story – Learning to Reduce Pressure and Support Healing
   Watch a young person share their journey with chronic fatigue symptoms and the process of finding ways to reduce stress, understand limits, and gradually move toward improvement. Watch on YouTube

6. Teen Recovery Story – Finding Support and Building Resilience
   Watch this story of a young person navigating illness, seeking appropriate support, and learning practical strategies to support recovery and emotional wellbeing. Watch on YouTube

7. Teen Recovery Story – Understanding Symptoms and Creating Safety
   This video explores how one young person made sense of persistent symptoms and focused on creating a calmer, safer environment to support gradual healing. Watch on YouTube

8. Teen Recovery Story – Moving Toward Recovery with Boundaries and Support
   Watch a personal account of adolescent illness and recovery, highlighting the importance of boundaries, pacing, and supportive guidance during the healing process. Watch on YouTube

9. Teen Recovery Story – Understanding Symptoms and Building a Supportive Healing Environment
   Watch this story of a young person navigating chronic fatigue symptoms, learning to reduce pressure, and developing supportive strategies to move toward recovery. Watch on YouTube