“I wrote this interactive book to help other chronic illness warriors have a place to turn when they feel lost and are not sure how much more they can endure. Between doctor appointments, medications, treatments, and the mental overwhelm and exhaustion of chronic illness, it becomes too much to handle some days. I wish I had a similar book when I started my journey in seeking healing.
While I’m not completely physically healed, I’ve found peace and a purpose in my healing journey. Chronic illness is always changing; it’s a lonely road most days, but this book is a starting place for finding your new rhythms and healing. With chronic illness, we often have to come back to the basics when we face a new challenge. Be easy on yourself as you find your new normal.”
—Brianna Barrett, on why she wrote her book When Chronic Illness Changes Everything
About When Chronic Illness Changes Everything
Are you exhausted from letting chronic illness dictate the rhythm of your life?
Your days revolve around doctor’s appointments, endless symptoms, new diagnoses, and medications—the relentless realities of living in a body that doesn’t always cooperate.
In When Chronic Illness Changes Everything, Brianna Barrett shares her years-long search for answers to unexplained pain and blackouts. Even after receiving a diagnosis, she faced new challenges: uncertainty about the future, profound loneliness, and dismissal from the very people meant to help.
But years spent in waiting rooms also taught Brianna something unexpected: how to cultivate meaningful connections, discover joy in small moments, and build a vibrant life even on the days her body felt anything but strong.
No two chronic illnesses look exactly alike, but the grief, frustration, and isolation often do. Through Brianna’s honest story, you’ll discover how to move beyond merely managing symptoms and begin reclaiming the life that’s still yours to live.
Download our free printables, 5 Steps for the Woman Suffering From Chronic Illness and Words to Repeat When You Feel Limited by Your Symptoms, by clicking HERE.
About Brianna Barrett
Brianna is a Carolina girl who loves Jesus, her family, and capturing life through words and photos. She enjoys sunrises, paddleboarding, cooking gluten-free meals, and sharing encouragement through her writing. Her work has been featured in publications such as Faith On Every Corner, Creation Illustrated, and Our Story Magazine. She also contributes to The Grit and Grace Project, Candidly Christian, and Broken But Priceless Magazine, where she authors the column “From A Homemaker’s Heart.” Brianna’s first devotional book, Hope in the Healing: A 40-Day Devotional Journey Through Chronic Illness, is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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Read Brianna’s articles on thegritandgraceproject.org and visit her website at briannagrams.com.
