This is episode 6 of the Love, Hope, Lyme podcast.

When Fred Diamond decided to learn more about the Lyme disease that afflicted someone he loved, his life changed.

He read every book on Lyme, joined Facebook groups, attended webinars and podcasts and quickly realized that he knew hardly anything about what Lyme disease survivors go through on a daily basis.

His popular book, "Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know" offers those who love someone with Lyme ideas and tips to support this beloved person. It also helps Lyme survivors know how to ask for support.

The e-version of the book is always free for Lyme survivors. Just reach out to Fred on Facebook or LinkedIn. The print copy can be ordered here.

On today's podcast, Gregg Kirk, author of "The Gratitude Curve," lists the six steps to Lyme disease healing. A persistent Lyme disease survivor who lives in the heart of Lyme country in Connecticut, Kirk speaks about his healing journey through Discovery, Disillusionment, Treatment, Anger and Panic, Acceptance, and Gratitude, the final step of which ultimately inspired his book.

If someone you love has been afflicted with Lyme disease, listen to this podcast now.