Diagnosed at Seventeen, the story of how rheumatoid arthritis changed my life. I will lead you on a journey of learning how I managed the devastating effects of the disease. You'll read the accounts of the doctor appointments, therapy, and surgical procedures I experienced along the way.. You'll learn about my low points- when I discovered severe damage to my esophagus making swallowing difficult. You'll also read about my high points such as graduating college by taking classes between surgeries.
I went through times of anger, times of rebellion, times of frustration, and times of denial. I experienced many ups and downs, not only in my health, but also in my faith. As my journey progressed, I tried to be positive and inspire others with a joyful spirit and a deep faith in God.