At the young of age of seven, Jill's mother Eve takes her for regular sessions to a child psychologist for treatment of her anxiety, which only makes her behavior worse. When she reaches her teens, she starts drinking and then smoking marijuana with
Jamie was a healthy, active 12-year old who loved to skate and played hockey as well as any boy. Then one afternoon during a game, she suffered a stroke that changed her world. Her memoir takes the reader through her ordeal and her journey out of the
Mary Lou is a registered nurse, mom to Meaghan and Michael, and wife of Barry. Michael, now 24, was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 5. Since that time, the Connolly household has been impacted by the chaotic nature of Michael's uncontrolled seizures, and the debilitating effects of his medication. Mary Lou decided to write Missing Michael and share her family's intensely personal story in an effort to promote awareness about the profound impact epilepsy can have upon lives. But, life is not all about epilepsy ------Mary Lou's short stories posted on Authors Den are a departure from her writing about seizures.She believes in the value and healing power of laughter and hopes her stories make you chuckle.
Birth Place
Springfield, MA
Accomplishments
Numerous articles published in health care journals.
Missing Michael published in December 2005
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