Ready to Run

<p><strong>After being diagnosed with muscular dystrophy Melissa Haugen felt alone. In an effort to make others feel seen she vulnerably shares her personal story of living with muscular dystrophy.</strong></p><p>Muscular dystrophy can be (and often is) a life-altering diagnosis. However because the conditions under the muscular dystrophy umbrella are relatively rare it can be both a frightening and isolating disease. </p><p>Melissa felt lost after her diagnosis of Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A (LGMD2A) despite having a wonderful family. As such she turned to one of her safe spaces: writing.</p><p>Creating a journal for herself to speak her feelings into existence has now turned into so much more. Melissa has created <em>Ready to Run</em> as a memoir a resource and a friend to listen to. It's written for more than just those who have been recently diagnosed; it's for those living with muscular dystrophy who know someone with the disease or anyone who wants a perspective of someone living with muscular dystrophy.</p><p>Explicitly open and intimately honest <em>Ready to Run</em> is a look into Melissa's life and journey before and after her diagnosis. Readers will live with her through: </p><ul><li>Early school and her diagnosis.</li><li>Finding a passion in life.</li><li>Dating and getting married.</li><li>Mental health struggles.</li><li>...and so much more.</li></ul><p>Melissa has never been defined by her disease and instead she's found a way to tell her unique story in a way that makes others feel seen as well. <em>Ready to Run</em> is a must-read for any reader looking for a real story of perseverance heart and desperation to live life to the fullest no matter what that means. </p>