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We all suffer pain in some form in this life. But what if you learn to channel that pain and use it to fuel your psychological, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth? Dr. Shalonda Sunshine Crawford shows you how with this illuminating self-help guide. In Employ Your Pain, Dr. Sunshine shares her story of battling pain and trauma from a young age. She was fifteen when she became pregnant, was assaulted by a pastor, faced discriminatory racism, and had to navigate stress, anxiety, and depression at different phases of her life. The author highlights the importance of purpose and passion, two things that can help a person rise above pain. The book further explores the different stages of grief, how to process trauma, prioritize self-care, be patient, limit social media engagements, and much more.
Employ Your Pain is a heartfelt memoir that also functions as an informative self-help guide. Dr. Shalonda Sunshine Crawford encourages readers to build a strong support network of friends and loved ones who are there for them in their time of need. You will also learn about becoming your own CEO, embracing yourself, recovering from regret and past baggage, healing others, avoiding cocky confidence, desert season, and practicing empathy and forgiveness, among other topics. According to the author, failure also offers the opportunity to build character and sharpen your critical thinking skills. This book provides actionable strategies and tools to help you navigate pain and begin your healing journey to find your purpose. This book is truly inspiring and full of deep insights and knowledge about human behavior. Highly recommended!
