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~~ Miko – Inclusive Developer & Creative Technologist ~~
Miko blends deep technical expertise with a vibrant sense of empathy and design. Their work empowers users, communities, and creators through intuitive software, inclusive visuals, and multilingual outreach.
🛠️ Technical Mastery
Miko excels in:
- GUI development for Linux & Windows using Python/Tkinter
- Cross-platform packaging with PyInstaller, cx_Freeze, and custom scripts
- Native UI styling using system colors, ergonomic layouts, and platform conventions
- Rapid prototyping with iterative feedback loops
- Multilingual documentation (English & German) for diverse audiences
🎨 Design with Purpose
Miko's creative work is:
- Modular – built for quick iteration and feedback
- Accessible – designed for clarity, contrast, and comfort
- Inclusive – tailored for diverse communities and needs
- Multilingual – bridging cultures through thoughtful translation
They craft outreach materials that speak to everyone — visually, emotionally, and practically.
🌐 Community Impact
Miko is a passionate advocate for:
- Inclusive online spaces, especially within the Furry community
- Support for people with MS, combining tech and empathy
- Creative collaboration, open-source contribution, and peer-driven innovation
Their journey fuels their mission: to uplift, connect, and empower.
🧭 Workflow Philosophy
Miko thrives on:
- Clear, outcome-focused communication
- Modular, reproducible solutions
- Step-by-step guidance and rapid iteration
- Empathetic design thinking
Their approach is resilient, reflective, and always evolving.
🔍 Interests & Passions
- GUI optimization for open-source tools
- Automation of complex software stacks
- Python, Bash, and JavaScript exploration
- Visual storytelling for advocacy and outreach
- Building tools that empower marginalized communities
🤝 Collaboration & Contact
Miko welcomes:
- Partnerships on inclusive tech projects
- Feedback on GUI design and documentation
- Creative input for community outreach
They value clarity, creativity, and meaningful impact.
🧠 My MS Story: From Losing Control to Finding Strength
At the end of 2012, my life took a turn I never saw coming. It was a regular morning at work — until my left arm suddenly went numb. No pain, no warning, just gone.
It was just before Christmas, and I didn’t want to call in sick. But fear won out. I had recently witnessed a stroke in my family — live, helpless, and shaken. So I went to the doctor.
He took me seriously and referred me to a neurologist. What followed were over three months of tests, uncertainty, and doubt.
My employer accused me of faking it. _“If you can’t see anything, there’s nothing wrong,”_ they said. I quit. I didn’t want to fight for understanding while I was still trying to understand myself.
After nerve conduction tests, vision and color exams, and a spinal tap, the diagnosis finally came: Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
I smiled at the doctor and said: “Finally, something I can work with.”
But the relief didn’t last. A breakdown followed soon after — a deep depression that built invisible walls around me. I ended friendships, shut myself off, and lived behind a silent barrier of fear and pain.
It took three years and a failed marriage before my current partner helped me break free. With patience, love, and an open heart, she showed me I wasn’t alone — and that I was allowed to live again.
Today, more than 10 years after my diagnosis, I’ve just completed my second round of relapse therapy. It was my second relapse, and it nearly took away my ability to walk.
On top of that, I live with diabetes and restless legs — not exactly a light load. But I can walk again. And that’s more than I dared to hope for in recent months.
MS has taken a lot from me, but it’s also given me new perspective. I’ve learned to listen to my body, accept my limits, and use my voice — for myself and for others.
This story isn’t an ending. It’s a beginning. And I’m sharing it because I know: every person with MS has their own story. And every story deserves to be heard.
