Melissa Haugen is a gifted writer and lover of life. She has completed several creative writing courses through Coursera, including The Craft of Plot, Character, Setting, and Style. What began as a personal journal evolved into a book aimed at helping others feel less alone. 

When not writing, she enjoys card games, cuddling with her dogs Ruby and Riley, hosting gatherings, baking, watching the Minnesota Wild, and spending time with friends and family.

About Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy:

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) is a subset of 32 different Muscular Dystrophy (MD) disorders, which cause muscle weakness and atrophy, primarily in the limb-girdle muscles of the hips and shoulders, upper arms, and upper legs.  It is genetically inherited and affects about 2 in every 100,000 individuals.

For more information, and to support research and care for people living with LGMD and other forms of MD, visit these resources:

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)

LGMD Awareness Foundation

Cure LGMD2i