Michelle Kathleen O’Kane Feisty shares her journey of using alcohol as a coping mechanism after being diagnosed with hereditary hemochromatosis. The lack of routine testing for this disease in the U.S. leads to delayed diagnoses, often causing individuals to turn to alcohol for self-medication. Michelle’s struggle with alcohol and subsequent health issues, including hepatic encephalopathy, are detailed. Despite feeling isolated and misunderstood, a friend’s candid observation prompts her to stop drinking in 2018. While medication helps manage her erratic heartbeat, she acknowledges the limitations of alcohol and embraces sobriety. Michelle, also known as Feisty, describes herself as a complex, sarcastic person dealing with iron overload, finding solace in knitting.

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