{"product_id":"because-i-deserve-it-what-chronic-illness-taught-me","title":"Because I Deserve It \/\/ What Chronic Illness Taught Me about Finding My Voice in the Healthcare System","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou walk into your doctor's office as one person.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou walk out as someone else.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what happened to Kenitra W. Dominguez when she received a life-altering diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). An ambitious, driven overachiever, Kenitra had to recalibrate her identity and redefine what success meant for her. She also discovered just how difficult it can be to access competent, compassionate care, especially as a Black woman navigating a biased and overburdened medical system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause I Deserve It\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis a personal, practical, and empowering guide for anyone living with a chronic condition, especially those who have felt overlooked, dismissed, or silenced. Drawing from her own journey, Kenitra shares what she wishes someone had told her at the start. This book offers guidance especially for women of color, who often face unique challenges in the medical system. You'll learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdopt the critical mindset you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch your condition and build your medical team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush back against systemic barriers and get the care you deserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare for appointments and communicate clearly with your doctors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequest workplace accommodations and navigate shifting dynamics with friends, family, and clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedefine success and purpose in a life that no longer looks the same\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have been diagnosed with a chronic condition and feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and not sure where to begin, this book is for you. Learn from a pathfinder who knows that finding the best possible care should never be a luxury. It's your right. You deserve nothing less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKenitra W. Dominguez\u003c\/strong\u003e is the founder of Bay Equity HR, a consulting practice that helps purpose-driven organizations and social impact businesses build equitable, people-centered workplaces. She serves on the Advisory Board of the California Black Women's Health Project and previously served on the board and executive committee of Workplace Fairness. Her work bridges values-driven leadership, equity-focused systems, and care-based workplace cultures, with a special focus on supporting Black women navigating work and wellness. She holds a master's in Work Law and Social Justice from UC Law San Francisco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Avocet Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublish Date: July 07, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 94\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAN\/UPC: 9781963678253\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 9.0 X 6.0 X 0.2 inches | 0.3 pounds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBISAC Categories: Health, Self-Help\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kenitra W. Dominguez","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49135516549355,"sku":"9781963678253","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/4014\/9820\/files\/9781963678253.jpg?v=1785609473","url":"https:\/\/rep.club\/products\/because-i-deserve-it-what-chronic-illness-taught-me","provider":"Reparations Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}