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by Rhiannon Anderson (Author)
"I'm not supposed to be here."
But here I am.
Born with a degenerative muscle condition and a future prewritten by doctors before she could even walk, Rhiannon Anderson was told she'd never live a full life. Instead, she chose to live a fierce one.
In Faith, Freedom, and Other F-Words, Rhiannon throws out society's rulebook and reclaims what it means to live, speak, and thrive with disability. This isn't just a memoir about Muscular Dystrophy-it's a story about refusing to be reduced, rewritten, or pitied. It's about standing in your truth, even when that truth makes people uncomfortable.
Because here's the thing:
Disability is not one-size-fits-all. Powerful and painful. Messy, funny, unfair-and deeply human.
In a world that prefers its disability stories sweet, sanitised, and "inspiring," Rhiannon dares to tell the whole truth. The one with the grief, the grit, and the hard conversations. The one that includes joy, purpose, and freedom-not despite disability but often because of it.
From childhood battles with understanding her differences, bullying and self-worth to adult moments of love, loss, and faith, every chapter is infused with courage, vulnerability, and unfiltered honesty. Whether she's navigating the healthcare system, healing on horseback, confronting ableism, or unlearning perfectionism, Rhiannon invites readers to go on this journey beside her.
This book is for anyone who's ever felt like they didn't belong.
For anyone who's tired of shrinking to make others more comfortable.
And for anyone ready to rewrite the narrative-not just about disability, but about life.
"Be bold, be strong, be selfless, be courageous. Every single human on the face of the planet is unique in their own way. We were not born to be the same. We were born to contribute and
leave our mark on the world." - Rhiannon Anderson
If you're looking for permission to defy expectations-here it is.
