Description
*Available now!* Surviving Chronic Illness: Grace in the Flames is a quirky and brutally honest look at the world of illness, and what can happen to one’s faith and sanity when one gets sick and never gets better. Society, too, can make it harder with its engrained ableism and endless stream of unsolicited medical advice. Even Christians can fall into the trap of praying for healing as a knee-jerk response, which is not always helpful. In Surviving Chronic Illness, Steph tells her own story of surviving the flames of Lupus (also known as ‘the great chameleon’) and explores the impact of this disease on work, relationships, church, mental health and relationships with God. Steph intersperses the chapters with imagery and metaphor designed to capture the lived experience of chronic illness, and looks at creative ways of responding to this seemingly dead-end situation. With hope, Steph encourages us to hold on to Jesus and to rely on the grace that awaits us in the inferno of illness.
Krystal (verified owner) –
My gosh, WHAT A READ!! I laughed, I cried (okay, I bawled), I felt seen, validated and understood. If you live with chronic illness, or know someone with chronic illness, this is a must-read. Being chronically ill is almost impossible to explain; yet Steph captures it to perfection – with a mix of wit, rawness, and pure grace. Her words have enabled me to explain my conditions to people (even those closest to me) with a greater ease. I wish I could buy a copy for every person I know! Steph, thank you for putting such moving, real and validating words on paper.
Steph Penny –
Thank you Krystal for your kind words, I’m so glad that Surviving Chronic Illness has resonated with you and helped you to feel seen and validated. Even better, it has helped you articulate your lived experience to others, which is wonderful! I truly wish you all the best with your illness, and pray God’s grace will meet you wherever your road may take you. Take care.