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Swedish woman shares injury journey online to help others

Key Points
  • Cheyenne Oestreich injured her cruciate ligament two years ago and was on sick leave for a year.
  • She started sharing her illness journey on social media to combat loneliness, gaining nearly 6,000 followers.
  • Her posts have provided support to many people who feel less alone due to her open-hearted approach.

Cheyenne Oestreich, from Åled near Halmstad, Sweden, injured her cruciate ligament during a soccer training session two years ago. She was on sick leave for a year, during which she felt very lonely and struggled emotionally. To cope, she began sharing her illness journey on social media, which has now gained nearly 6,000 followers who find support in her posts.

She says many people have contacted her, testifying to the support they feel from her open-hearted storytelling.

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