They were living the American Dream…then their dream became a nightmare!

The July’s want to help you and your loved one(s) LIVE life beyond illness!

Their story captures the devastation and pain chronic illness exacts on the patient and the caregiving spouse. The July’s lost everything but each other. They were torn from their dreams and thrust headlong into a fight for their lives with an illness that wrecked their plans, their finances, and ultimately became a battle for their souls. But they have learned how, not only to survive, but to have a life beyond illness.

Jamey Lacy July was struck down with a devastating illness right at the prime of her life.  She went from being an athlete, wellness expert, and speaker to living her life day to day.  William July is a nationally recognized author on four relationship books and has been interviewed on national TV and radio stations.

Together they fought to reconstruct their lives.

Their story amazed me when I first went to their website.  The strength still have and the love that they had for each other. Jamey during the show shares tips for the caregiver to take care of themselves, while she is the one with the chronic disease she recognized that her husband still needed to get out in the world and go to the gym, have time to rejuvenate his body and soul.

I know many people who are caregivers and see the strain it can have on a relationship if the caregiver does not take time out and get away from being a caregiver.  While we fight with the guilt of being able to go out and do things, or the guilt of leaving the person we are taking care of when they cannot get out and about themselves…we as caregivers do need to learn that in order to be the best we can we still need to allow ourselves time to be just that ourselves.

The July’s book “A Husband, A Wife, and An Illness-Living Life Beyond Chronic Illness” is one of the best books as it talks about both sides of the story. From the stand point of both the caregiver and the person who is chronically ill. The book is also set up with questions and an action plan at the end of each chapter that helps you think and process what they chapter was all about.
Purchase Book Here-A Husband, A Wife, & An Illness: Living Life Beyond Chronic Illness

For more information and to purchase their book go to http://www.CouplesFacingIllness.com

More about the July’s

Dr. William July

Dr. William July has a special interest in relationships and personality psychology. He is the author ofseveral books on relationships published by Doubleday, including a national bestseller. For titles, visit williamjuly.com. William regularly appears on CNN, the Fox News Channel, and other news networks providing insights on current issues. Also, he is the regularly featured relationship and personal coach for the Great Day Houston Show on KHOU (CBS). He writes a column for Our Texas magazine and has also been a columnist for Essence magazine. Dr. July is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Society for Personality & Social Psychology, and the International Association for Relationship Research. In addition to his media work he has authored a chapter on personality psychology for a textbook published by Pearson, a leading academic publisher.

Jamey Lacy-July is a certified fitness specialist, former competitive athlete, and former fitness model. She established Houston’s first full-scale personal training and physical rehabilitation center. Jamey has frequently appeared on television and has been featured in magazines such as SHAPE and Muscle & Fitness. She has authored numerous articles and lectured nationally on topics of physical and spiritual wellness for organizations such as The Institute of Medicine and The Women’s Sports Foundation. Jamey is the subject of a t.v. interview that won Best Sports Story by the Associated Press.

Jamey Lacy July

As a consumer advocate Jamey has lobbied Congress to promote legislation for safer health issues for Americans. In A Husband, A Wife, & An Illness, Jamey’s voice reveals the irony and raw nature of her plight with a ravaging illness, while also offering helpful insights for surviving the critical phases of chronic diseases.

Photo of Jamey during early stage of illness, before onset of most severe symptoms.