Intimate Grief

This is the story of a tremendous individual who faces obstacles daily. He always strives to overcome them. He was born with a rare illness and did not know about it for 15 years.Imagine being "healthy" at one point and then strange things happening to your body, and there is no explanation. John found out about his disease through his little brother who was involved in a car accident. His life ultimately changed. John was not close to his brother but the illness made them closer. They now had a common enemy to fight. The book deals with the ups and downs of life. John was not disabled when he was younger. It all started in his early twenties when the symptoms showed up, but that did not slow him down. He had fun and continues whenever possible. Enjoy life. At first he did not know how to deal with it. As years went by he became accustomed to his new lifestyle. This book shows how life could change in an instant, and how it is to live with a rare disease. Having an illness makes a person stronger and he has definitely shown that throughout his life, eventually becoming a motivation and inspiration to others.