Sickened

I read Sickened by Julie Gregory because I was curious.  There is this disorder called Munchhausen by Proxy. It's a form of child abuse. In fact it's the deadliest form of child abuse.  The parent convinces medical providers that her child is ill and in need of tests, more tests, and even surgery. Julie is a child who managed to survive her childhood abuse.  With her story she provides actual medical records of the multiple, invasive tests done to her.  All the tests were unnecessary.  It's hard to believe such dangerous parents exist in this world and I think that is why Julie suffered as much as she did.  People didn't believe her mother would act in such a fashion.  The story of Julie's resilience in the face of adversity from her very own mother is inspirational.