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The Gang's All Here by Chris Tatevosian

My marriage of ten years began dissolving when the "Monster" invited his friends to live in my house. If you have MS, I'm sure you've met the gang. There was the kingpin, Stress, his best friend Anger and his twin, Misdirected. Of course, Feelings of Worthlessness was there and his brother Feelings of Inadequacy who brought his best friend Low Self-esteem and his sidekick Depression, who hung out with everybody's buddies, Worry and Anxiety. As usual, Communication was a no show, but sure enough his sister Miss-communication popped in and overstayed her welcome. They never left, but my wife did.

To read the entire article from the summer 2008 issue of MSFocus magazine visit Tatevosian's web site: www.Lifeinterrupted-nolonger.com).

We have to think positive, stressing about the future, almost ensures that the future you are hoping for never happens. Read about my real-life story with MS, it will better shed light on what I am trying to say.

I have had MS for 30+ years and I have recently written a book that I want to share with as many people with MS as I can. I was wondering if you could help me? Folks need to hear and benefit from my real-life story dealing with relationships and chronic illness like MS. When I was going through my divorce my life was full of fear and concern that I would never meet anyone that loved me again. After learning how big of an issue this is for so many of us with MS, I took it upon myself to write this self-help memoir. This is my real life story and it's not always pretty but it's real and written to help others going through this same situation.

Life Interrupted, It's Not All About Me was released in 2008 by Christian publisher: Tate publishing LLC. The book is available at most bookstores and online at www.Tatepublishing.com  (in paperback, audio book, and computer download) as well as all other online book retailers.

Please visit my website www.lifeinterrupted-nolonger.com check out reviews, articles, my blog and order the book if you wish.

Please visit my blog defeating-illness.blogspot.com

Reviewed by LizOP
MSWorld Book Reviewer

Toward the end of this book, the author writes:

"Bitterness, like a cancer, left alone to grow only destroys one's life no matter what the cause." 

One way to review a book is to start at the end. Chris talks about his anger and his "poor me" attitude he took on because of his diagnosis of MS at a young age. He boldly talks of his marriage that went on the rocks as a result of his negative choices.

He says he wrote the book to give the readers "the awareness, knowledge and understanding they need to deal more positively with the emotional and physical stresses put on a relationship interrupted by chronic illness or disability."

His book is about relationships and living with MS from his male point of view. The frankness is refreshing and not offensive. His writing is simple and direct - not one for winning prizes but easy to read. He talks of his journey and you may find you are reading about your similar journey.

We each have our own experiences and personalities where we react and think differently. It is good to read different life perspectives to help us focus on our own and where we could look to improve our attitude or circumstances.

If you like reading about other people's lives with MS, this will appeal to you. Maybe it will encourage you to write your own story and share it with others.

Chris has produced a seemingly honest portrayal of his life and lessons he has learned. He wrote about what he knows, which is always a plus in my book.
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