Love Letters to My Doctors: A true story for your amusement, your heartbreak, and your healing.

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Rachel Charlton Desrosier

Love Letters to My Doctors

A true story for your amusement, your heartbreak, and your healing.

Rachel Charlton Desrosier

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Palmetto Publishing
21 May 2024

Biography: science, technology & engineering; Medical diagnosis; Coping with personal problems

"In an intimate account from a patient who's dealt with chronic illness for 15 years, Love Letters to My Doctors is a candid account about health issues and patient advocacy.

Author Rachel Charlton DesRosier, terming herself as a ""chronic pain zebra,"" shares a vulnerable and true account of her experiences with physicians over the last 15 years of trying to find relief for her chronic pain.

The narrative takes epistolary form, as Rachel's diagnosis, backstory, and interactions with physicians and healthcare professionals comes in the vehicle of ""love letters"" she wrote. While not all of them speak as kindly as a love letter might, Rachel's termed them as such because she actually sent every single one out on Valentine's Day 2024.

Love Letters to My Doctors is a powerful and poignant look at patient care and advocacy from the patient's view. Rachel, who's dealt with mental illnesses, chronic pain, and the sometimes struggle of advocating for yourself in a tough medical situation.

Some of the physicians included get a kind thank-you letter from Rachel while others get a firm talking to and challenge to do better. In each letter, Rachel shares how their interactions made her feel about herself and her pain.

For anyone who deals with (or loves someone who has) chronic pain, chronic illness, an invisible illness, anorexia, an eating disorder, or a mental illness, Love Letters to My Doctors is a relatable book and a quick read they'll enjoy. Not only will they see themselves in it; the book also aims to encourage community building between chronic pain sufferers."

By: Rachel Charlton Desrosier
Imprint: Palmetto Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 152mm, Width: 102mm, Spine: 2mm
Weight: 23g
ISBN: 9798822944138
Pages: 28
Publication Date: 21 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rachel Charlton DesRosier is an anthropologist and currently lives in Bradenton, FL. She sends letters to doctors she's seen to share her diagnosis and a little love (or a talking to, depending on which physician). She owns Medical Zebra LLC, which promotes patient advocacy and shares resources for patients with chronic/invisible ailments.