The bird of paradise among the seagulls
Annie Heger is an artist with heart and soul, involved in many areas: as an NDR radio columnist, presenter, author or on stage with socially critical cabaret. The fact that the 40-year-old has had to experience numerous dramatic low blows in her life is not apparent to this strong woman today: At the age of 13, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. As a young woman, Annie was later hospitalised 17 times, developed an eating disorder and severe depression, and eventually fell into a coma. It was only after her last hospitalisation that she is now able to cope with her illness in a stronger way. And to the fact that she describes her Christian faith as her source of strength. Even or especially when new low blows such as the devastating cancer diagnosis of her partner come along. Annie Heger certainly doesn't let life's stiff breezes blow her off the dyke. On the North Sea, where she comes from, she has learnt one thing above all: the weather is what it is. You can't change it, but you have to dress warmly. She also encourages others to face up to their personal situation when she says: "Be the wind, not the flag.
