Ashley Brooks is a chronic illness blogger and advocate who was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis at 22 years old. She has since dedicated her life to raising awareness about living with a rare disease and helping other people who are living with the same illness find the strength to keep going. Brooks has a bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy and uses her education and personal experiences to help others. She is passionate about sharing her story, her struggles, and her successes with her community in order to bring hope and support to those fighting their own battles with chronic illnesses. Brooks is also a small business owner. In her free time, she enjoys pouring candles and recording beauty product reviews for her blog.
I wouldn’t say I was a social butterfly before life with myasthenia gravis, but there are differences in how I interact socially today ....
Chronic illness is a thief. It sneaks into your body unannounced. It confuses your immune system. Robbing you of your imagined future ...