"IF YOU KNEW HOW REGULAR I AM.YOU WOULDN'T BE SO FULL OF IT"
"IF YOU KNEW HOW REGULAR I AM.YOU WOULDN'T BE SO FULL OF IT": My 30 Year Secret Life With Crohn's Disease Toni Whitley,
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1425996590
Edition: Paperback; 2007-04-16
Summary:
This story spans a 30 year period in my life, living with the
complications and shame of the chronic illness, Crohn's Disease. I
will convey to you the challenges of fulfilling my dreams while at
the same time hiding the true facts of my illness to family and
friends. The story begins in 1975, when at the age of 20, I leave my
home in Saginaw, MI to venture out to New York with a dream of
becoming a model. However, shortly after my move, I am diagnosed with
this incurable disease. Determined not to let this disorder defer my
dreams, I set out to reach my goals through self-education, many job
changes and pure faith. Throughout my journey, not only am I plagued
with the daily challenges of this disorder but due to the lengthy
times spent out on sick leave, holding on to employment becomes a
struggle. However, through determination, I am able to overcome the
challenges and become a successful sales person for one of the
largest mutual fund companies in the U.S. As a Crohn's sufferer, my
challenge today is to bring awareness to the public of this disease.
Because this disease is not considered as chronic under the social
security disabilility and insurance companies' guidelines, many
severe sufferers, such as myself, have to encounter many economic
hardships while dealing with the physical and emotional aspects of
this illness.
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