The realization that people too often feel isolated in their world of serious chronic illness, this book describes a journey of discovery that will support people who need their voices to be heard. Insights and suggestions are offered for both the patient and their caregivers. It offers suggestions on how to build honest, dignified relationships cementing heart-to-heart friendships when they are most needed. Rather than feel awkward or unsure when approaching a cherished friend or family member this book describes what kind of help is truly helpful.
Author Biography
Judy Lloyd was a certified addiction therapist with over twenty years experience in the field. Being employed as an in-patient therapist in a residential program in Farmington, NM and an out-patient therapist in a program in Eugene, OR she facilitated groups and worked with individuals. Previous to her employment she gained considerable experience in dealing with the grief process as two of her children struggled to live with Cystic Fibrosis, Her surviving son has experienced both bi-polar disorder and anxiety disorder and her husband has survived colon cancer and kidney disease. She has served in various capacities in in her church community including a four year mission with the church 12 step program. She currently resides with her husband and son in Boerne, TX. Her daughter and husband live close by and have seven children.
