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My home bakery helps me cope with inoperable brain condition

My home bakery helps me cope with inoperable brain condition

Summary

Megan Jackson, from Sunderland, has an inoperable brain aneurysm and uses baking as a way to cope with her condition. She started a home bakery in a shed, where customers pay for treats using an honesty box system. The bakery has become a popular local spot, and Megan finds comfort in her baking, which helps manage her stress.

Key Facts

  • Megan Jackson lives in Hetton-le-Hole, Sunderland.
  • She has an inoperable brain aneurysm, which is a swollen blood vessel that could burst.
  • Megan started a home bakery in a shed, using an honesty box for payments.
  • Baking serves as a way for her to manage stress and cope with her condition.
  • She is currently on maternity leave and was inspired to bake to support her family.
  • Hundreds of local people have visited her shed to buy her baked goods.
  • Megan experiences severe headaches, confusion, and fatigue due to her condition.
  • Baking allows her a mental escape and provides her with peace.

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