In this podcast we share Tori Sommer’s insightful presentation from Emerge Australia’s 2024 Round Table event at Parliament House in Canberra.
Tori, a chiropractor, is carer for her husband, GP Dr Stephen Sommer. Tori shares how she found solace and support throughout what has been a long journey, with many difficult and isolating years as a carer.
Caring for someone living with ME/CFS can be an intricate and demanding role that extends far beyond daily assistance. Carers like Tori are often the unsung heroes, navigating a complex landscape of medical, emotional, and social challenges. Their work requires resilience, compassion, and a deep understanding of an illness that is often misunderstood or underestimated.
Tori’s story underscores the vital need for comprehensive support systems, recognition, and understanding for carers who shoulder the immense responsibility of managing unpredictable symptoms, advocating for their loved ones, and maintaining their own well-being.
Join us as Tori sheds light on the complex, multifaceted role of carers in the ME/CFS community and explores how we can better support these incredible individuals who are essential in the continuum of care and recovery.
Listen more to Tori in conversation with her husband Steven and Anne Wilson and discover more inspiring stories that celebrate the vital role of carers.
We are delighted to share Emerge Australia Ambassador Bloom with her rendition of John Lennon’s Imagine to open and close our podcasts.
