{"product_id":"why-not-me-living-with-invisible-illness-9781998129676","title":"Why Not Me: Living with Invisible Illness","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this candid memoir, Lindsay Ireland evolves from an eleven-year-old girl, grappling with a devastating autoimmune diagnosis, into a young woman struggling to love a body that has continuously failed her.\u003c\/strong\u003e As she navigates adulthood, she confronts the compounding challenges of an invisible illness, ultimately receiving a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Despite her health struggles, Lindsay emerges as a mother and wife fighting to reclaim her sense of self and visibility in a world that often overlooks those suffering in silence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLindsay Ireland enjoyed an idyllic childhood, including summers in Vermont with her movie-star aunt and uncle, Jill Ireland and Charles Bronson. One day, everything changed when Lindsay noticed blood in her stool. Suddenly, Lindsay found herself confined to a sterile hospital room, enduring invasive tests, intravenous treatments, and, ultimately, a life-saving ostomy surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough honesty and courage, Lindsay's story sheds light on the hidden costs of sickness and the importance of embracing vulnerability and help. This memoir of resilience is a call to recognize the unseen struggles of those battling chronic conditions and to foster compassion and understanding for the intersections of physical and mental health--and where their limits lie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIreland, Lindsay:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eLindsay Ireland is a survivor of life with a chronic illness, and has spent many years writing and sharing her story. While navigating health challenges, she has celebrated the joys of family, motherhood, and second chances. Lindsay's story is a testament to the power of vulnerability and the strength that comes from embracing difficulties with grace. Lindsay lives in Halifax with her husband, Chris. \u003cem\u003eWhy Not Me\u003c\/em\u003e is her first book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pownal Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51749384847634,"sku":"9781998129676","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_47375dd3-382f-4830-b877-59f1041a70d1.jpg?v=1764082098","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/why-not-me-living-with-invisible-illness-9781998129676","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}