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You Don't Look Sick
You Don't Look Sick: My Journey With an Invisible Illness | Kristen Dutkiewicz
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In 2014, Kristen's world flipped upside down when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis while working as a Kindergarten teacher in her mid-twenties.Through this book, join her as she finds her path to health and journey to living the best life possible! Included with her personal story of how she was finally put on the proper medication are ten words of advice for those living with MS, more details about this autoimmune disease, and suggestions for what not to say to people with invisible illnesses.This is a personal and TRUE story told from a girl who survived a tough year of fighting for the right to be treated.
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jdiehr
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A short, but important read.

Dutkiewicz writes in a way that the reader feels like they are sitting down for a chat with a friend.

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KristenDuck
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Hey guys, as an author and a Litten, I always like to tell you when one of my books is on sale.

You Don‘t Look Sick is FREE to own for Kindle today only - so why not download a copy for yourself?

Thank you, as always, to anyone who takes the time to read any of my works!

jdiehr Just got it 🙂 3y
KristenDuck @jdiehr Thank you so much! I hope you are able to take something away from reading it. 3y
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KristenDuck
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Reviews like this are what makes my day.

I am honored to have published a book about my personal journey with multiple sclerosis, and I hope, if you haven‘t yet, you‘ll help me by reading You Don‘t Look Sick. Knowledge is power!

This review I think sums it up best because when writing my short read memoir, I really wanted it to feel like you‘ve known me all along and I was sharing a story.

Please check it out! Free with Kindle Unlimited too.

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Texreader
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If you haven‘t seen this yet, our very own Litten author @KristenDuck has a free ebook available for download this week!

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KristenDuck
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I‘ve come a long way from where I was one year ago while relapsing with my multiple sclerosis. (Featured book.)

I‘ve just released my newest coming of age fiction piece, The Clover Girls, and it is FREE to download for Kindle this week ONLY!!

Please be sure to get your copy so I can have some reviews on Amazon!

If you loved Now and Then or The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants growing up, you‘ll love The Clover Girls!

allureofbeauty Got it. Thank you 🖤 3y
KristenDuck @allureofbeauty Thanks for downloading it!! 3y
Texreader Thanks Kristen!! 3y
KristenDuck @Texreader hope you like it !! 3y
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KristenDuck
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Tonight beginning at midnight through Friday ONLY You Don‘t Look Sick is 100% FREE to own as an eBook promotion in honor of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

Just one year ago I had to explain MS to a DOCTOR in the emergency room.

Please take this opportunity to educate yourself on MS and maybe even develop a better understanding of invisible illnesses in general.

Not visible does not equal not real.

This is my journey to taking my life back.

mandarchy You are not alone on this journey. It's hard. 3y
FelinesAndFelonies Sometimes the journey feels so long and lonely. My mama has MS. I have Lupus. 3y
BookwormM Ankylosing spondylitis here 3y
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KristenDuck @mandarchy 🧡🧡 Last year was the hardest year yet but MS won‘t win! 3y
KristenDuck @FelinesAndFelonies Sending both of you positive thoughts 3y
Kempii Thanks for sharing this book. I look forward to checking it out. I had a serious concussion and took months to recover basic functions like being able to stand up without losing my balance. It made me much more aware of what invisible illness feels like, and I felt bad that I hadn‘t been aware of what so many others face and struggle with every day. 3y
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Chrissyreadit
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@KristenDuck great job! This was my first read of the new year. I appreciate how positive you are on your journey and the practical advice you give. I have a different chronic invisible illness and have had a rough journey- but was very inspired by your words.

KristenDuck Wow thank you so much for your kind words on my book!! I truly hope to inspire others while raising awareness 🧡 I hope you pass on this book as a recommendation to others battling an invisible illness like us! 3y
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KristenDuck
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I am so happy to report that You Don‘t Look Sick has had over 330 downloads in just these past ten days!!

I know... it doesn‘t sound like much. But to a new self-published author who waited seven years to share her story, it means SO MUCH to see numbers like this over a short time!

If you haven‘t read my work yet, it is available in paperback, eBook and even free with Kindle Unlimited!!

Let‘s spread MS awareness together!

Eggs Congratulations on your book success🥰👏🏻🤗 I will download!! Hope you are healing/coping—prayers and hugs 😘❤️ 3y
KristenDuck @Eggs Thank you so much for the support!! I am in a good place right now but I detailed in my book when I was at my lowest. Can‘t wait to hear your thoughts! It‘s a short-read. 3y
CaffeineAndCandy ᴡᴏᴡ ᴛʜᴀᴛ's sᴏ ɢʀᴇᴀᴛ. ᴄᴏɴɢʀᴀᴛs 🎈🎊🎈 3y
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KristenDuck @CaffeineAndCandy Thank you! It feels good to have someone out there reading your story! 3y
Eggs Downloaded it and will read it this evening ❤️❤️ @KristenDuck 3y
KristenDuck @Eggs Thank you so much! You will most likely finish it this evening too!! 3y
Eggs @KristenDuck I just finished it and posted a review for you 💗💗 3y
KristenDuck @Eggs oh my goodness I can‘t wait to read it!! Amazon reviews typically appear within 48 hours so I will keep an eye out. I sincerely hope you gained something from reading it. 3y
KristenDuck @Eggs your review is officially up! Love it and thank you again. 3y
Eggs You‘re welcome, my pleasure - you are positive and strong and brave and I wish you the best 🙏🏻 @KristenDuck 3y
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I just read this terrific book by Litten @KristenDuck & I recommend it for everyone (& she is offering the ebook free for a limited time for Kindle), but especially those with “invisible illnesses,” which I have discussed with other Littens. It helps to know we are not alone. I related to Kristen‘s experiences with a doctor who had one cure & refused to explore options. That is never right. Kristen, you‘re an inspiration. Thank you for the book.

KristenDuck Wow thank you for the review and your feedback! I am so glad you read it and are helping me to spread awareness which is my ultimate goal. 🧡 3y
Texreader @KristenDuck I‘m going to share this on Instagram. My account is private so it won‘t get far but it might reach a few people who need it. 3y
KristenDuck @Texreader hey if it reaches even one person then I‘ve made a difference. 3y
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mom2bugnbee My BFF of 20+ years has fibro & is an avid reader. She's not on Litsy, but I will definitely pass this recommendation on to her. 3y
Texreader @mom2bugnbee Oh good! It‘s a lovely book, easy to read. 3y
suvata Sounds interesting 🤔 3y
Chrissyreadit @KristenDuck I‘m going to check it out. I‘ve been battling for a dx for several years and was discounted by two drs at different times- that was more disheartening than I can say. I finally am confident we know what I have but need a good rheumatologist. 3y
KristenDuck @mom2bugnbee wow that would be incredible! I think your friend will appreciate my story. 3y
KristenDuck @suvata interesting and 100% true. Nothing was exaggerated. 3y
KristenDuck @Chrissyreadit I hope you like it! Please let me know your thoughts when you finish! 3y
Lizpixie Definitely #stacked 3y
KristenDuck @Lizpixie Just wanted to say hi and thanks for stacking my book! 3y
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KristenDuck
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Hey everyone!

This is my book, and I would love for my fellow Littens to check it out while I am running a special promotion for five days only in honor of how thankful I am this Thanksgiving season!

From now until Wednesday you can download You Don‘t Look Sick on Amazon for your Kindle FOR FREE!!!

Help spread multiple sclerosis awareness and learn about my journey from diagnosis to finding a successful treatment.

I hope you like it!!

KristenDuck Always feel free to ask me any questions you may have about invisible illnesses or MS and I will always try my best to answer. 3y
Megabooks Congratulations!!! 🎉🎉 3y
KristenDuck @Megabooks Aw thank you!! 3y
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Texreader Thank you I just grabbed the book to read 3y
Deblovestoread Congrats! And thank you! 3y
KristenDuck @Texreader yay! I hope you enjoy and learn something new! Please pass it along to others to helps spread awareness when you finish too. 3y
KristenDuck @Kdgordon88 thank YOU!! 3y
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