From Medical Mystery to Meaningful Advocacy With Erica of CCA

About this episode

Laura speaks with Erica about her journey with a craniofacial difference and the importance of advocacy.

In this episode of Our Forever Smiles, Laura speaks with Erica, Executive Director of the Children's Craniofacial Association, about growing up with an undiagnosed craniofacial difference and finding her voice through advocacy. Erica shares her lived experience navigating surgeries, self-image, and the long road to confidence. Together, they discuss the importance of language, accessibility, parent advocacy, and building inclusive community spaces. This conversation offers perspective, reassurance, and hope for families navigating facial difference at any stage. Links: Buy Us a Coffee FB Support Group CCA

People in this episode

Host: Laura Arroyo

Guest: Erica

Topics covered

• advocacy
• craniofacial difference
• self-image
• parent advocacy
• inclusive community

Keywords

• craniofacial difference
• advocacy
• self-image
• confidence
• parent advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Children's Craniofacial Association

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