Unkillable Positivity: The Autoimmune Origin Story of a Force for Good

by Stoney Pride, Serenity Pride (illustrator)

This is the origin story of how I became known on Tik-Tok as Unkillable Positivity. A survivor of Guillain Barre Syndrome, this is the walk that led me to Tik-Tok. This book recounts the events that molded me into the man that lived in your phones. Encouraged by friends and family that I had a story worth telling, I became a self-proclaimed autoimmune advocate on social media whose ramblings captured the attention of fellow autoimmune, chronic illness and chronic pain sufferers along the way. I shared my life on social media, the good, the bad and the ugly as a way to make others like me to feel not quite so alone. I struck a chord with more folks than I ever anticipated as the struggles that I shared were shared by the sick, by the caregivers and even by those who were not themselves ill, because struggle is a universal language, no matter the root cause. Because of this, I garnered more love and support than I could have ever imagined. For those that have followed me on Tik-Tok, there are Easter Eggs throughout this autobiography, but rest assured there are many stories that were left untold on the App that are explored here. A journey marked by more tragedy than triumph, but more than that, a journey that pushed me to seek a purpose behind the suffering. A need to do something positive with all the pain, to somehow use my struggles to be a force for good.

221 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 27, 2024

Reviews

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick read but it’s because I couldn’t put it down. This is not a book I typically read. But what an outstanding read. Mr. Pride is an amazing and remarkable man I can see why his English Lit professor said he’s one of the best writers they have ever seen. A very inspiring book that I believe every one should read. Kudos Mr. Pride. I don’t know him but after reading this book I feel so much love and respect for him.

[Julie A. Krueger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unkillable!!

Utterly riveting, inspirational, sad, happy - so many adjectives that can be used! Stoney is truly the force for good in all his suffering and pain. We can all learn from him to be that force. Thank you for writing this amazing book.

[Kimberly Sheltra · Rating 5 out of 5]

My heart goes out to this man and all he has and continues to go thru. You sir are an inspiration.

[Connie Wesson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. Incredible life story.

[Kim Raney · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing

This book is beautifully written. Thank you for sharing your story!
I recommend this book for anyone who needs a good read.