Ryan Sutter's Lyme Disease Journey: Hope & Resilience

0:00On March 19th, here's the latest out of Durham. Ryan Sutter, the 51-year-old firefighter from the Bachelorette, gave a positive update on his Lyme disease battle. Diagnosed back in 2021, he says most of his days are now good, with just a few rough ones mixed in. He has learned to spot early warning signs and avoid overdoing it to stay on track. Mary to Trista Sutter for more than 20 years, Ryan and his wife have two kids, an 18-year-old son and a 16-year-old daughter. Early on, the illness brought some really tough mental challenges for him. At one point, Ryan filled deep frustration that made him understand why chronically ill people might think about suicide, though he never planned to act on it. He worried about losing his sense of purpose and becoming a burden. These days, things are night and day better compared to the start. Ryan pays close attention to his moods, takes supplements to keep dark thoughts away, and focuses on moving forward every day. He's hopeful for a cure someday, especially so he can enjoy time with future grandkids.

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