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I’m Michelle, co-founder of Alivio and a lifelong spoonie. I first learned about chronic illness as a caregiver, watching my mum, my hero fight impossible battles. But when PCOS, hypothyroidism, and Hashimoto’s became part of my own story, I discovered that witnessing the fight is nothing like living it. In 2023, a near-fatal health breakdown showed me just how vital fierce advocacy is for every spoonie, and how many people don’t have that support.

After years of navigating chronic illness, including major surgeries, setbacks, and countless “start again” moments. I decided to use my ten years of experience in design, marketing, and tech to build what I always wished existed: tools and a community designed by someone who truly understands. I spent years learning how to survive in a world that wasn’t built for me. Now, I’m using everything I know to build something that is. You’ll usually find me in a comfy dress, brainstorming new ways to help our community, or getting creative with the next quirky Alivio project.