Intersection of Pain, Hope, and Faith: A Confrontation Between the Mind, Body, and Soul is both a personal memoir and a practical guide. Paula shares her journey through the devastation of chronic pain, the weight of depression, and the struggle for purpose. Drawing from her experience as a patient and as an occupational therapist, she reveals how pain can affect not only the body but also the mind and spirit.

This book sheds light on the hidden toll of chronic illness including loneliness, isolation, shame, and despair and offers strategies rooted in both faith and evidence-based care. Readers will find tools for building a support system, questions to ask doctors, and ways to balance the emotional and physical impacts of severe pain.

Paula challenges common misconceptions about pain management and mental health while offering hope to those who feel trapped by suffering. With honesty and compassion, she shows how faith and resilience can transform hardship into healing, providing comfort for those in pain and guidance for those who love them.