It is not a story of sadness, but a courageous reminder that even when circumstances change dramatically, man can find a new way to express, create and ultimately retell the story of his life, to remind us that life does not stop when circumstances change, it just asks for a new way to be told.

 

What led you to turn your personal journey into a book when your life took an unexpected turn? What was it that you refused to hand over to her?

The truth is that I didn’t sit down one day and say “I’m going to write a book of my life story.” I’ve always been open and communicative, so when this surreal turn in my life started, I just started writing thoughts and developments on a blog. Slowly the years went by and a lot of material accumulated, so I initially thought I would publish it and, when I got well, write a book about all the things I was going through to help other people. Eventually the right circumstances came along early and the book was born, with excerpts from that blog as well. My desire to create and connect with people never gives up.

The writing process for you had technical difficulties, as each word was born through the movement of your eyes. How did you experience this slow, demanding but deeply personal relationship with language?

It’s not as difficult as it sounds at first. For me, this gadget that reads the gaze and operates the computer, types and only makes coffee, has been a huge redemption. By the time I got it, and when my condition got to the point where I couldn’t even write on my phone, I was beginning to isolate myself and pine away. So I experienced it with great joy and as a small personal victory.

In your pages coexist childlike carefree spirit, dreams, travel and big twists and turns. How difficult was it to return to those memories?

Some parts were indeed difficult, but I have the superpower to remember mostly the good, the funny, and not dwell on the bad.

What does the title “Why not me?” mean to you, is it a challenge, an acceptance or a revolution?

I’d say it’s a little bit of all three. I accept the challenge because I’m human and these things happen to people. But at the same time I see that every negative challenge can have a positive outcome. So many people achieve miracles, why not me, why not you, why not all of us.

If this book could stand up in your shoes, what would it want to shout to the world?

If you had asked me two years ago when it came out, I would have told you something else, as I feel a completely different version of myself now. No longer needing or wanting to shout. Only to be calmly reminded that within each person there is already the power to rewrite their story. Even when everything changes, each of us can find a new way to carry on, to create and to dream.

WHO IS WHO

“I am Georgia, I was born in Thessaloniki on June 8, 1972 and I have been living in Athens since the 80’s.I am passionate about healthy, balanced, fulfilling life and being able to help others on their path to optimal health, joy and well-being.

I am on a difficult therapeutic journey that began many years ago with the diagnosis of Chronic Lyme disease, a controversial disease that mimics or – according to many – causes the incurable Motor Neurone Disease (MND/ALS). In the last few years I have reached the point of not being able to help myself, not walking, not speaking clearly, I now have the clinical picture of ALS and 16+ years since the first symptom, the diagnosis is now a form of ALS (ALS variant).”

But I am engaged in self-education via the Internet, while making drastic changes to my lifestyle and diet. I try to heal with the help of various health professionals, natural foods, vitamins and supplements, self-awareness and mental strength, meditation, visualization, calmness, laughter, music, doing things I love. I have tried countless treatments, I have travelled for them in Italy, America, India, Germany and China.

I continue with unwavering Faith in my healing, hoping that those who experience unpleasant challenges of life, whether due to illness or any other form, will find strength, optimism and hope in my person. Knowing our unlimited potential as human beings is vital, as is understanding the importance of Nourishing our body, mind and spirit.

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