Gastroparesis is a chronic disorder affecting thousands yet remains a challenge to diagnose, treat, and manage. What therapies works best? Can a cure be found? Is life without pain and nausea possible? Will I ever eat normal food again? In Living with Gastroparesis, 15 women invite readers inside the misunderstood world of gastroparesis and other motility disorders. Answering candid questions and confessing firsthand emotions, fears, and hopes, the collection of stories offers refreshing insight into the challenges of living with motility disorders from nonclinical perspectives, and highlights the unexpected ways we find hope, strength, and courage to continue the fight. Considered a pioneer in the field of inspirational hope, LYNDA CHELDELIN FELL has a passion for using storytelling as a powerful healing modality. An inter-national bestselling author, Lynda created the award-winning Grief Diaries and Real Life Diaries book series featuring stories about real life experiences. Learn more at www.LyndaFell.com. MELISSA ADAMS VANHOUTEN holds a Master's degree in political science. She is a former university political science instructor and corporate trainer who resides in Indianapolis. As the creator and administrator of several online support and advocacy groups, she now spends her days advancing the cause of those who struggle to live with gastroparesis. Melissa's advocacy group, Gastroparesis: Fighting for Change, has made huge strides, passing awareness proclamations in 23 states, contributing to the implementation of a national awareness month, and starting a petition drive to advance a congressional bill that would greatly benefit the gastroparesis community. Learn more at www.curegp.com.