This is a story of survival and self-discovery featuring one womanÕs riveting, bluntly honest, and inspiring journey through an abusive childhood and a series of terrifying health crises that ultimately lead to a fulfilling family life. Hope, faith, perseverance, and humor are woven into the tapestry of this tale. PHOEBE suffers through a childhood that is saturated with abuse. But with courage, she becomes a survivor, prepared for the challenges life continues to pose. She faces the terrifying, chaotic, and unpredictable effects of an invisible neurologic disease, multiple sclerosis. Though the disease forces her to dip her toes into Hell on occasion, she finds a way to fight her way back--with instant gut-rolling humor, with deep empathy for other sufferers. Through her determination, resiliency, and hope for the marvelous things life can offer, she forges her physical weaknesses into an unconquerable super-ability to surmount the obstacles that block her way.