ผู้เขียน: Kristina Kelly

What do a car getting struck by lightning, a black thumb in the garden, a house full of absolutely perfect rescue pets, and a fierce passion for patient advocacy have in common? Me. It”s totally me. What I lack in concentration (squirrel!), I make up for in storytelling and compassion for others.In 2019, my health suddenly turned-my body became an unwelcome science experiment. Determined to make sense of it all, I began documenting my journey: the shocking appointments, the cringe-worthy missteps, and the hard-earned victories. Along the way, I uncovered how deeply the healthcare system fails chronically ill patients and how to navigate it with resilience, grit, and just the right amount of humor.Fueled by sheer determination and a deep desire to help others, I immersed myself in learning to be a better patient, navigating the healthcare maze, and advocating for myself. How to Be a Badass in a Broken Healthcare System is the culmination of those hard-earned lessons, written to empower others to take charge of their health journey-preferably with a dash of humor and a lot of grit.When I”m not writing or advocating, I”m working in the garden, spoiling my fur babies, camping with my husband, or reading.