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Chronically ill Michelle (23) makes Haarlem station a little more colorful

Chronically ill Michelle (23) makes Haarlem station a little more colorful

Michelle van Doorn, a 23-year-old living with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME), has installed a "trinket trade box" near Haarlem Station to connect with the community. The box allows passersby to exchange small items, providing Michelle with a way to interact with the outside world despite being mostly bedridden. She created the initiative to bring joy to others and maintain a social connection while managing her illness.

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