Stories of Hope: More Than a Diagnosis
This blog post was originally published on The Brain Possible on July 27, 2020. It has been republished here with a few updates since its first publication date. One of the most exciting of those updates is that Jessica Burdg, who was The Brain Possible’s volunteer Editorial Chair at the time of publication, has since joined the staff of Who Is Carter as The Brain Possible’s Website and Content Manager--Congratulations, Jessica!
Out of all of the things we do at the Who Is Carter Foundation and The Brain Possible, some of the work we are most proud of is our “Stories of Hope” series, which showcases real stories from real families who are overcoming adversity and focusing on hope and possibility while raising differently-abled children.
The Brain Possible’s Editorial Chair, Jessica Burdg, is the author of this series, and she’s poured so much time, love, and attention into giving these families a voice on The Brain Possible website. Jessica has made a career of telling authentic stories that matter as an author, journalist, and content developer. Her work is rooted in compassion and humanness, and she enjoys talking with and learning about different people as much as she does writing about them.
Author Jessica Burdg
We’re excited about Jessica’s latest project, Stories of Hope: More Than a Diagnosis, which launched on Amazon.com on August 11th.
“What do you want the world to know about your child?”
“What is raising a child who is differently-abled like for you, as a parent?”
These are two of the many questions Jessica Burdg asked the families you’ll meet in More Than a Diagnosis, a compilation of sixteen poignant profiles from her ongoing blog series on The Brain Possible, “Stories of Hope.”
Here, parents share their most painful moments as well as their triumphs, big and small, from the front lines of their living rooms, schools, doctor’s offices, and more—all so you may find solace, recognition, and inspiration in their accounts.
Included are stories of families whose children have conditions like Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, rare genetic conditions, traumatic brain injuries, or others. As unique as each child’s journey is, common threads emerge: Pursuing different treatments. Rejecting limitations. Choosing hope.
There’s no sugar-coating it; these stories are raw. They are real. They will change you.
In its first week, More Than a Diagnosis became the #1 bestseller on Amazon in the category of Physician & Patient Home Care.
We hope you’ll support Jessica and The Brain Possible by purchasing a copy of her book--just click here. By doing so, you’ll be an integral part of allowing us to continue to spread messages of encouragement and inspiration.
*Please know that 100% of the profit from your purchase on The Brain Possible goes directly to the Who Is Carter Foundation. By purchasing products through our The Brain Possible, you’re helping us to continue our mission of bringing hope and possibility to parents and caregivers of exceptional children.