May/June Survey: What does bravery mean TO YOU?
At the end of April, I took my 11 year old to his first ice hockey tournament. He’s been playing inline hockey for years, but he’s new to ice and still finding his “sea legs”. He was TERRIFIED. Like almost vomited in the car three times terrified! He was convinced that he was going to let his teammates down and that they would all hate him.
When I mentioned how scared he was to some of the other parents, many of them shared similar stories. We often think of “bravery” as doing extreme things (like jumping out of airplanes), but what I learned from talking to these parents (and from watching my own son face his fears) is that sometimes, just showing up is an act of extreme bravery.
What I also learned is that often times, just knowing that we’re not alone in our fears can give us the strength to push through.
So…for the months of May and June, I’m inviting readers to share their stories of everyday bravery. My hope is that in sharing our stories with one another, we can collectively lift each other up.
If you’re willing to share, please email me (erin@braverybooks.com) to share your story. Let me know if you’d like me to include your name or share anonymously–Either is great!
Once you’ve done that, I hope you’ll stick around to check out some of the existing stories of bravery that make BraveryBooks what it is.
For Parents: Meet everyday champions through Superhero Moms, Warrior Kids, spotlighting the stories of nine women raising young Type 1 Warriors, who will soon grow up to be advocates of their own. These stories have the power to uplift and inspire readers well beyond the diabetes community!
For Teacher & Students: Introduce yourself to a real-word superhero in Get to Know Frederick Banting. Be inspired by Dr. Banting’s determination and creativity.
For Young Adventurers: Embark on outdoor escapades, road trip adventures and even a mystery or two with The Sugar Squad Chronicles! Cheer on Grayson, Ava and the rest of the Squad as they conquer life’s challenges with the help of strong friendships and a healthy dose of determination.
No matter your reading interests, you’ll find there’s a little of something here for everyone.
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Welcome everyone and thank you for visiting the new home of Bravery Books. After many long years of strictly academic writing, I am thrilled to now be writing creative stories of joy and triumph! My first self-published book was released in January, 2023, under the title of “Ten Tiny Fingers, Ten Tiny Toes: Caring for the Type 1 Diabetic & Child.” It recently underwent a a supercharged makeover and now can be found under the title of Superhero Moms, Warrior Kids. I think the title is much more inviting than the original. Hopefully you agree!
But that’s not all. In 2023, I started a fictional kids’ series, The Sugar Squad Chronicles. There are now 4 published titles in that series, with the 5th set to release in April 2024. I also have a nonfiction book for kids: Get to Know Frederick Banting.
As you’ll notice, all of these titles have one thing in common. They are designed to uplift and inspire those who live with, or care about, someone with a chronic medical condition.
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