Understanding Autoimmune Diseases and Chronic Illness

50 million Americans suffer with an autoimmune disease and countless more deal with chronic pain, fatigue and illness. These diseases are often invisible yet they touch every part of a person's life and of the lives of the people they love.

A Personal Perspective

This book is an honest, raw look at the thoughts, concerns, fears and struggles as Kelly deals with Sjögren's Syndrome (the second most common autoimmune disease). The story isn't just about Sjögren's, or even just autoimmune disease. It’s for everyone impacted by chronic disease of any kind.

Hope and Understanding

Kelly's hope is that patients will find solace and validation; friends and family will gain understanding and the abilities to empathize, communicate and support loved ones; and medical professionals will gain understanding and ability to empathize — impacting the way they interact with patients.