In this episode, Aderonke Bademosi Wilson sits down with Sherrielynn Lilley, a compassionate, resilient, and committed individual who shares insights from her diverse experiences as a therapist, mother, and advocate. Sherrielynn opens up about her journey of losing her sight and how it profoundly shaped her perspective on life, giving her a unique outlook on challenges and resilience.
She also delves into her experience as a playwright and shares her love for bowling in a blind bowling league, demonstrating how she continues to embrace life with creativity and determination. Throughout the conversation, Sherrielynn reflects on overcoming the obstacles related to her disability and how she learned to stand up for herself, becoming an advocate not only for her own rights but for others facing similar struggles.
As a clinical mental health professional counselor, Sherrielynn discusses her passion for helping others and the importance of supporting mental well-being. She also highlights the significance of self-care, authenticity, and self-acceptance, offering valuable advice on living an empowered and fulfilling life despite challenges.
Sherrielynn’s book recommendations provide additional insight into her journey, including Telling Yourself the Truth by William Backus and Marie Chapian, Breaking Free by Beth Moore, and The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis.
Key takeaways from this conversation include the importance of letting your core values guide you, the need for consistency in showing up as your authentic self, and the reminder that self-care is a daily practice, not a one-time event.
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