In today's society, you will find at least four generations co-existing under the same roof. We are living longer and, for some, experiencing a more stable quality of life. But for others with more fast food restaurants all around us, technology usage creating a more sedentary lifestyle, and the added COVID pandemic which now results in children being homeschooled, and becoming caregivers to our parents, is causing us to become stressed and overwhelmed. Without proper balance, diseases and illnesses are quickly beginning to surface. Author Christopher Martin understands first-hand your journey and he shows you that you're not alone in his book, Finding Joy with an Invisible Chronic Illness: Proven Strategies for Discovering Happiness, Meaning, and Fulfillment. He's not only a two-time author, but a father of 6, a psychologist who has been dealing with a wide array of chronic illnesses, and health discomforts. This book is a self-contained resource that takes the reader from the psychological impact that illnesses have on us, to managing the loss of others while still working through our illnesses, to effective strategies for handling stress, to learning the elements of essential healthcare and allowing the help of others, to healthy eating.

As Christopher shares his journey, he gives others the tools and ability to have a fighting chance to achieve a healthier life. As part of the journey, Christopher offers thought exercises, scriptures, wisdom, and strategies to lead you to the pathway of good health and healing. Finding Joy with an Invisible Chronic Illness brings illumination and peace to the darkness of illness and pain. Christopher reflects the transparency of hope and joy at the end of the tunnel of his discomforts. One thing that was essential for me was the importance of having a strong support system for helping to walk the different pathways that we may find ourselves on during these times. If this is also your story, and you're looking for answers, guidance, and solutions to bring you clarity and optimal health, this book is for you.

Christopher Martin is differently-abled. He has multiple chronic illnesses. He has learned how to live—not just cope—with these limitations and shares his experiences in Finding Joy with an Invisible Chronic Illness. Problems will be encountered and limitations exist; however, keeping a positive outlook will go far in helping one survive well. Christopher shares the need to use positive psychology to increase health benefits. However, being positive is not the same as blind optimism. A positive outlook on life can be defined as being realistically optimistic. Since God has a purpose even for our suffering, part of our job is to learn the good that will come from our suffering. Laughter, gratitude, and other mindsets all help us find our joy. Christopher shares coping skills most do not think about when in pain. Another area where those with a chronic illness struggle is finding the right doctor and treatment. Christopher covers this too.

Christopher Martin has been there, done that, and did not even get the T-shirt while living with invisible chronic illnesses. In Finding Joy with an Invisible Chronic Illness, Christopher shares skills and techniques to help those suffering from chronic diseases find true and lasting joy. As one who has several invisible chronic illnesses, Christopher knows first-hand the struggles these conditions bring with them. Christopher had to learn coping skills, new thought processes, acceptance, and gratitude to do more than just cope and exist. With the training and knowledge contained in this book, Christopher teaches one how to find joy in the darkness and struggle. Our mindset has a much more significant impact on our physical well-being than most people realize. This book will show you how to develop a healthy mindset and find joy in your illness. This book is for you if you have a chronic illness—especially an invisible one.