Bücher von Kelly

Why I quit the Black Christian church. A cleaning service was called in to clean dirty church laundry. The wash-day clothesline was growing longer by the day, laden heavy under the load. Stretching out behind the church building too, but not far enough out of sight of curious passers-by and parishioners alike.Parishioners are mad as well, at the whole debacle. But what we wanted was churches, more than any and everything else. So church it is. Until...

From losing her body to illness to having a broken heart, this collection of poetry is a reminder that we all connect somehow in this journey. The words bind us together. The emotions we all feel whether we live similar lives or not. They all resonate with one another. This collection is about universal emotions we go through, pain, love, faith, heartbreak. It's about the words you may need to hear when you're hurting. A collection that recognizes you are not alone with your emotions and that someone is out there in this world who wants you to know that. There is a poem for your pain; physical and emotional. You will get through it. There is hope. There is always hope.

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50 million Americans suffer with an autoimmune disease and countless more deal with chronic pain, fatigue and illness. These diseases are often invisible yet they touch every part of a person's life and of the lives of the people they love. This book is an honest, raw look at the thoughts, concerns, fears and struggles. as Kelly deal with Sjgren's Syndrome (the second most common autoimmune disease). The story isn't just about Sjogren's, or even just autoimmune disease. It's for everyone impacted by chronic disease of any kind. Kelly's hope is that patients will find solace and validation; friends and family will gain understanding and the abilities to empathize, communicate and support loved ones; and medical professionals will gain understanding and ability to empathize - impacting the way they interact with patients.