I am a You Are Not Your Illness coach and consultant. In 1995, I wrote a life-changing book, You Are Not Your Illness, which was published by Simon & Schuster. I help people who are challenged by illness or injury to see their condition as a blessing, so they can not only survive, but thrive. As an author, counselor, wife, and ordained minister, I have learned to have greater acceptance, empathy, and understanding for myself and my loved ones, and a deep appreciation for life's most difficult experiences.