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Surfing The Waves Of Pain

About the Author

I'm Karen Atherton, author of the Surfing the Waves of Pain series. 


My writing is inspired by my personal journey of living with chronic pain and learning to navigate the challenges, changes, and unexpected opportunities it has brought into my life.


While pain has become part of my story, it does not define who I am. Through writing, photography, and travel, I continue to seek out new experiences, embrace life's adventures, and find beauty in the world around me.


My hope is that these books offer understanding, encouragement, and hope to anyone facing their own challenges, reminding them that even on the hardest days, there is still a horizon worth chasing.

About The author

My Love of the Ocean

Travel has always been one of my greatest passions. From stunning coastlines and quiet beaches to famous surf breaks around the world, I find inspiration wherever the ocean meets the shore.

Many of the photographs featured throughout this website have been captured during my travels. Through my camera lens, I aim to share the beauty, peace, and perspective that travel can bring, even during life's most difficult seasons.

The ocean has become a powerful symbol throughout my writing—a reminder that while the waves may be unpredictable, there is always another sunrise, another journey, and another reason to keep moving forward.

Why I write

The idea for Surfing the Waves of Pain grew from a desire to share an honest account of living with chronic pain—the struggles, the grief, the resilience, and the hope.

Written from lived experience, these books explore the reality of adapting to a life that does not always go as planned while continuing to dream, grow, and seek new adventures.

Like a surfer navigating the ocean, we cannot control every wave that comes our way. What we can do is learn to face them, find our balance, and keep moving forward.

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