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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Ruth Bloomfield

London leaver: 'I think we are better people in North Yorkshire'

When Jessica Lorimer’s doctor sat her down and told her that she was suffering from Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) her life changed forever. Not only would she have to cope with the multiple symptoms of the chronic disease, but she would also have to rethink her lifestyle completely.

Jessica had moved to London from her native Ireland and worked hard to build a life. She worked all hours in recruitment, and owned a two-bedroom flat in Elephant & Castle.

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