Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m 28 and living with Multiple Sclerosis. It’s hard for people who don’t have it to understand how much harder it is to get by each day with enough energy and positivity. It’s a daily challenge, and the challenges presented are different every day. I’m hoping to inspire others with MS to stay positive, to connect to others who have this disease, and to educate the world about how to help those with MS. I’ve also written a book of poetry about MS symptoms in the year 2017, when I had 3 major relapses and was very stressed. Hopefully others can use my work to remind themselves that they’re not alone in this battle.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
In the year 2017, I was under a lot of stress and amidst the summer months, started writing about my varying MS symptoms. It was such a great release because it was the only way I knew how to explain and inform others about what I was going through. Then I thought, why don’t I ask others to share, too? I thought it may be just as therapeutic for others as it was for me, and that there are so many other stories to tell since MS is unique for each person living with it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not particularly, sometimes I may drop an F-bomb or some irony but each reader may interpret the writing as they like.
What are you working on now?
By the end of summer, I hope to complete a short documentary about the writers behind “But You Don’t Look Sick” to add to the public eye, and promote the book.
What are you reading now?
Right now I’m reading “The Hidden Life of Trees” – it’s absolutely fascinating and a dream come true, since I theorized all the findings when I was in the ninth grade and everyone thought I was crazy. Trees are amazing!