Surviving reality is based on a true inspirational story of the strength and courage of a registered nurse who unexpectedly becomes estranged from her family and battles a life-threatening illness.
Throughout time Carly suffers many losses including the realization that her illness will affect her the rest of her life. Despite overwhelming odds, Carly learns to live with and accept her invisible disabilities. And she learns how to cope with the pain her family has inflicted on so many vulnerable people.