After a burn injury, burn survivors often face both emotional and physical pain that can make moving through trauma difficult. Following her burn injury, Octavia Burney’s husband decided to find her a furry friend to focus her attention on while she recovered at home alone. Marty, Octavia’s dog, became a great companion and aid in working through her trauma, and later, became an inspiration for her children’s book, Marty. Octavia shares both triumphs and tribulations with her recovery and how she overcame the fear of showing her scars.  In this episode, Octavia shares her burn injury story, reads an excerpt from her book, discusses becoming a mother after a burn injury, and much more.  About Octavia Burney Octavia Burney is an author, burn survivor, poet, business owner, and speaker. She has over 15 years of experience in healthcare and infectious diseases. Originally from South Hill, VA, she grew up in a single-parent home with 4 sisters and 1 brother, she is the youngest of nine siblings.  She released her first book in February 2019, “The Storm Saved Me” where she shares her testimony and how her faith in God pulled her through. She is working on her master's in mental health counseling and professional writing. She believes faith, courage, and creativity equal excellence.  Resources from the Show Get your copy of MartyRead The Storm Saved MeVisit Octavia’s Website Follow Octavia on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, and YoutubeRate, Subscribe, and Review Phoenix Society’s Girls with Grafts PodcastCheck out additional content here: Phoenix Society’s Blog or View Our ResourcesCheck out Phoenix Society’s Burn Community BookshelfConnect to Receive Peer SupportPurchase Your Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors & Girls with Grafts Swag Our Sponsor A special thank you to our Season One Sponsor, Pritzker Hageman. The Pritzker Hageman burn injury legal team helps burn survivors and their loved ones pursue compensation and justice throughout the United States. If you have legal questions, the attorneys at Pritzker Hageman are ready to help. Find out more at LegalJourney.guide  Enjoyed the show? Tell us on social media using hashtag #GirlswithGrafts and tagging Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors!