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How does Chronic Pain Fit into Life with Children's Author Erika Joy Sneath
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Erika Joy Sneath didn’t start out as a children’s book author, but decided to become one when she didn’t see representation of aunts and uncles and… chronic pain. I mean, think about it, you probably haven’t seen it either! Erika’s life started out a bit different, but as so many of us listening to this podcast, sometimes things take a turn. In Erika’s case, she ended up with a great deal of chronic pain, which has shaped not only her choice to be an author, but her physical and mental perspectives on life.
In this episode, we discuss...
→ Getting to know Erika, by focusing on 3 things Erika loves
→ Erika’s injury, then learning that the injury won’t go away. What does it mean to grieve?
→Acknowledging the pain and anxiety cycle.
→ Learning to invite others in to your new reality
→ Leading to Erika’s children’s book, Adalene Plays Many Ways: Managing the ups and downs of doing life with someone experiencing chronic pain
→ Talking about managing vendor events… including Cathy’s perspective from her own small business.
Discussed in the episode:
→ Adalene Plays Many Ways: Managing the ups and downs of doing life with someone experiencing chronic pain
→ Not Weakness: Navigating the Culture of Chronic Pain
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