Kicking Sick

The idea of the sick chick is deeply ingrained in our culture, and affects women and men in different ways. For Amy Kurtz —who found herself dealing with an array of chronic illnesses by the time she was sixteen—this societal attitude became a living nightmare. Now, after years of struggling with her health and learning about effective ways to address her ailments, Kurtz is helping people transform their lives as well. In this book, she discusses the emotional toll that illness takes on a person, regardless of gender or age; how to overcome shame, self-blame, and isolation; and how to learn to trust yourself again. Kicking Sick includes conversations with experts who are helping others overcome their chronic health issues; advice from important figures who have struggled with the sick chick label themselves; and much more.