In this compelling memoir, Vanessa, a dedicated mother, wife, and Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), shares her extraordinary journey from living a vibrant life to confronting the unimaginable challenges of a rare neurological disorder. After being diagnosed with the Pharyngeal-Cervical-Brachial variant of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (PCB-GBS), Vanessa’s world is turned upside down.

Waking up on a ventilator, paralyzed and reliant on a PEG tube and tracheostomy to breathe, Vanessa embarks on the difficult journey of relearning how to communicate, eat, and move again. Her story provides a powerful exploration of resilience, empathy, and determination as she transitions from being the SLP administering therapy to becoming the patient in need of it.

Vanessa’s memoir is an inspiring testament to the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of speech therapy.

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