Crohn's Disease: My Life, My Journey

At the age of 23, Leslie Myers, young and in love with life, was suddenly afflicted by Crohn's disease. Throughout her 22-year struggle with the disease she experienced chronic fatigue, excruciating stomach pain, countless hospital visits, bowel removal surgery, and an array of medications, often with less-than-pleasant side effects. Aside from the physical side effects, she struggled with the extreme emotional turmoil chronic illness can bring. Did she give up? No. She learned to make the best of life, no matter what it threw at her, including staying married to the man of her dreams and raising two healthy children.

Journey with her as she tells her tale of pain and triumph; sorrow and joy; tears and laughter—but more than anything else—the love and happiness that has kept her glued together for so many years. The story of Leslie Myers is heartbreaking, uplifting, and best of all, very true. Told realistically and honestly, Crohn's Disease: My Life, My Journey is a story you won't forget.

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Crohn's Disease: My Life, My Journey

At the age of 23, Leslie Myers, young and in love with life, was suddenly afflicted by Crohn's disease. Throughout her 22-year struggle with the disease she experienced chronic fatigue, excruciating stomach pain, countless hospital visits, bowel removal surgery, and an array of medications, often with less-than-pleasant side effects. Aside from the physical side effects, she struggled with the extreme emotional turmoil chronic illness can bring. Did she give up? No. She learned to make the best of life, no matter what it threw at her, including staying married to the man of her dreams and raising two healthy children.

Journey with her as she tells her tale of pain and triumph; sorrow and joy; tears and laughter—but more than anything else—the love and happiness that has kept her glued together for so many years. The story of Leslie Myers is heartbreaking, uplifting, and best of all, very true. Told realistically and honestly, Crohn's Disease: My Life, My Journey is a story you won't forget.

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Crohn's Disease: My Life, My Journey

Crohn's Disease: My Life, My Journey

by Leslie Myers
Crohn's Disease: My Life, My Journey

Crohn's Disease: My Life, My Journey

by Leslie Myers

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Overview

At the age of 23, Leslie Myers, young and in love with life, was suddenly afflicted by Crohn's disease. Throughout her 22-year struggle with the disease she experienced chronic fatigue, excruciating stomach pain, countless hospital visits, bowel removal surgery, and an array of medications, often with less-than-pleasant side effects. Aside from the physical side effects, she struggled with the extreme emotional turmoil chronic illness can bring. Did she give up? No. She learned to make the best of life, no matter what it threw at her, including staying married to the man of her dreams and raising two healthy children.

Journey with her as she tells her tale of pain and triumph; sorrow and joy; tears and laughter—but more than anything else—the love and happiness that has kept her glued together for so many years. The story of Leslie Myers is heartbreaking, uplifting, and best of all, very true. Told realistically and honestly, Crohn's Disease: My Life, My Journey is a story you won't forget.


Product Details

BN ID: 2940044537071
Publisher: Leslie Myers
Publication date: 05/15/2013
Sold by: Smashwords
Format: eBook
File size: 212 KB

About the Author

Leslie Myers was born in Wallaceburg, Ontario and grew up on a farm. She was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 1991 and continues to fight the battle. She has been married to her husband Andy for twenty-two years and they have two grown children. She is the owner of her own home salon and in her spare time loves working in her yard, journaling, walking, playing the guitar and spending time with their lab Bella.

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