Brenda Shoshanna, PhD, a clinical psychologist in private practice in New York City, www.brendashoshanna.com. She conducts workshops on dealing with illness, loss, life transitions and relationships. She is the relationship expert on iVillage (www.ivillage.com), and author of several books, including Journey Through Illness and Beyond.
Illness is as much a part of life as health -- and brings with it opportunities for personal growth. It…
