Have you ever faced a loss that changed your life? Let's explore how pain can be transformed into purpose. Each episode delves into the stories of those who have faced deep adversity and found healing, meaning, and sometimes a new purpose in life. After losing both parents during the early days of the pandemic, I experienced blessings, synchronicities and miracles -the hidden GIFTS that emerge from loss. Our stories need to be told because in doing so, we heal not only ourselves, but also the people we share them with.
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Have you ever faced a loss that changed your life? Let's explore how pain can be transformed into purpose. Each episode delves into the stories of those who have faced deep adversity and found healing, meaning, and sometimes a new purpose in life. After losing both parents during the early days of the pandemic, I experienced blessings, synchronicities and miracles -the hidden GIFTS that emerge from loss. Our stories need to be told because in doing so, we heal not only ourselves, but also the people we share them with.
Episode 23: A mother's personal growth Through a Medical Crisis: An Interview with Karen DeBonis
Hidden Gifts of Loss
35 minutes
11 months ago
Episode 23: A mother's personal growth Through a Medical Crisis: An Interview with Karen DeBonis
In this episode of the Hidden Gifts and Loss podcast, host Julie interviews Karen DeBonis about her book 'Growth', which chronicles her family's journey through her son's diagnosis and battle with a brain tumor. Karen discusses the challenges of advocating for her son's health amidst medical gaslighting and the personal growth she experienced from being timid to a stronger advocate. Karen's insights into parenting a child with a brain injury, the ongoing journey of personal empowerment, and her collaboration with her son's psychologist to teach advocacy are explored. The episode touches on the emotional and practical struggles faced by parents and writers, offering advice on speaking up, personal growth, and the perseverance required in writing memoirs. Karen's story is an inspiring testament to resilience and advocacy.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
00:42 Karen's Journey: From Timidity to Strength
04:48 The Diagnosis and Medical Struggles
06:27 Overcoming Medical Gaslighting
14:16 Matthew's Current Life and Reflections
16:16 The Surgery and Long-Term Recovery
21:20 Increased Awareness and Novel Treatments for Brain Tumors
21:41 Challenges in Diagnosing Brain Tumors
22:47 The Journey of Writing a Book
23:34 The Importance of Writing Communities
26:26 Advice for Parents and Writers
31:55 Encouragement for Aspiring Writers
33:31 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
Hidden Gifts of Loss
Have you ever faced a loss that changed your life? Let's explore how pain can be transformed into purpose. Each episode delves into the stories of those who have faced deep adversity and found healing, meaning, and sometimes a new purpose in life. After losing both parents during the early days of the pandemic, I experienced blessings, synchronicities and miracles -the hidden GIFTS that emerge from loss. Our stories need to be told because in doing so, we heal not only ourselves, but also the people we share them with.
