-You are so strong!
-I’m not strong. I’m surviving in a situation I have no choice about.

I’m Vivien Ekler and I’m going to share my story with you.


A personal journey through survival, breaking points, and learning how to breathe again among the ruins.

This blog is about my everyday life with Lyme disease — the long road to a diagnosis, the unpredictable and often confusing symptoms, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it. I write about my feelings, boundaries, daily inner battles, and the small things I hold on to — the unspoken, often invisible layers that make living with a chronic illness a very real experience. Whether you’re living with Lyme yourself, or you’re just curious to understand this world a little better — you’re welcome to walk this path with me.