Swim or Die: A Mother's Humbling Journey Through Chronic Illness

When life's challenges arise, you can either swim or die.

All her life, Sharon McGroder was able to handle crises with a cool head and effective problem solving, which allowed her to cope with a chaotic childhood and served her well as an adult. But when her 16-year-old son, Evan, was diagnosed with Lyme disease, his worsening symptoms resurrect childhood feelings of ineptitude watching her parents struggle with chronic diseases, which leads her to push Evan beyond his capabilities. Only af...