We Exist - by Tanita Allen (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Follow the journey of Tanita Allen, a courageous Black woman confronting the challenges of Huntington's Disease. We Exist documents her harrowing two-year struggle for a diagnosis while living in a toxic NYC apartment that triggered the early onset of her condition. Learn how she wages an impossible, decade-long legal battle against those responsible, unveiling the staggering barriers faced by marginalized communities in both medical and legal systems.

But this story is not only about hardship. It's a narrative of strength and tenacity, a powerful testament to determination and faith in the face of systemic neglect and personal adversity. We Exist is a beacon of empow- erment, offering guidance and advice to individuals navigating their own seemingly insurmountable odds. It's a call to action, advocating for oneself not just in healthcare and justice but in life. Through her own resilience and refusal to succumb to fate, Tanita Allen demonstrates the possibility of a fulfilling life despite overwhelming challenges, inspiring others to take charge of their destinies.