08/25/2026
Five years after a tick bite, Whitney Goetsch finally had an explanation for what she was experiencing—and a story she wanted to tell.
Her symptoms began two months after the bite, but it would take years before she was diagnosed with late-stage Lyme disease and multiple co-infections. She was later also diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome. Her illness has caused severe fatigue, mobility challenges, and problems related to her autonomic nervous system.
Writing gave Whitney a way to make sense of those difficult years. Her book, ‘Waves,’ grew from that experience and from a desire to make something meaningful out of it.
Today, she’s sharing her story in hopes that greater understanding can help others facing their own long search for answers.
Read more by Dakota News Now: https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/08/15/volga-woman-finds-healing-by-writing-about-her-experience-with-lyme-disease/
