Can't Someone Fix What Ails Me - 21 Stories of Chronic Illness
The two people who compiled (and contributed) their own stories in this moving book, have over a dozen chronic illnesses between them.
They and the other 19 writers want you to know what it's like. How do they, as "chronics," deal with walking into a medical office and being called "odd" or "complex" or "interesting?" How much should they tell others - and whose business is it anyway?
Where do they find the patience to try medication after medication and deal with the unpleasant side effects? How do they stay positive in the face of never-ending symptoms and no cure? How do they deal with the fact that they seem okay, and look great on the outside, while silently suffering inside?
As they seek answers and solutions, they ask: Can't Someone Fix What Ails Me? It's all very tough to handle. As you read these stories, see the writers' resilience, strength and hope.
Sarah's chapter is the caregiver chapter. She uses her life experience and laughter expertise to coach those dealing with chronic illness or their caregivers to manage life's challenges in new and refreshing ways.
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Sarah Routman
Global Laughter Ambassador, Laughter Yoga Teacher, Author & Artist
Founder of Laugh Healthy
With degrees in Photography, English and a Master’s in Adult Education, Sarah taught high school and ran two non-profits before becoming an Adjunct Leadership Instructor at the University of Minnesota and a worldwide Laughter Ambassador.
A champion of overall wellness, Sarah inspires and motivates individuals and professionals to engage in healthy laughter for a vibrant, uplifting and transformative shift in all aspects of their lives that leads them towards better health and wellbeing.
Sarah believes life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we respond. Laughter can help keep everything in perspective, and the more we practice it, the better we get at seeing things in a fresh and more light-hearted way.
Laughter Yoga is a great technique to help you laugh even when you don’t think anything is funny, don’t feel like laughing, or are especially in need of a way to make yourself feel better!
