Join us for a virtual book talk and workshop on Sunday, March 3rd, 11:00am-12:30pm, on Utilizing Coping Skills to Deal with Chronic Conditions. The workshop will be led by Laura Seil Ruszczyk and Sharon A. Roloff, the authors of Dysautonomia Diary: Essays and Tips for Enjoying Life Despite Chronic Illness. Attendees will have a chance to win a signed copy of the book!

Dysautonomia Diary is a poignant, biographical book scattered with vignettes that explore serious topics with humor and honesty. This highly personal book maps out a more than decade-long journey with dysautonomia and other chronic conditions. It is targeted towards patients, caregivers and medical professionals seeking a better understanding of, and ways to cope with illness.

Dysautonomia Diary is comprised of eight chapters which start with encouraging quotes, followed by essays and diary questions. Topics include a medical introduction, transitions, having fun, life and death and relationships. The goal of the book is to help the millions of people diagnosed with any form of dysautonomia or other chronic illness. Unfortunately, studies are finding thousands, and perhaps more Covid-19 sufferers have been diagnosed with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). It is our hope that this book, along with the increased diagnosis of POTS and other forms of dysautonomia, will increase both awareness and treatment of this disorder.

About the Authors:

Laura is a wife, mom, sister, friend, aunt, writer, chronic illness advocate/volunteer and owner of seven chronic conditions. She is a retired elementary school counselor and a former weekly newspaper editor. She loves bike riding and is thankful any day in which she can ride, despite balance issues.

Sharon is a wife, mom, grandma, sister, friend, aunt and writer. She is retired advanced nurse practitioner of midwifery and pediatrics. She gardens, crafts and volunteers in her community. Her zucchini brownies are a huge hit at the local food pantry.