Conversation Cafe spotlights Maria Socolof author of The Invisible Key March 2025
Conversation Cafe spotlights Maria Socolof author of The Invisible Key March 2025
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Conversation Cafe: Deep Dive with Maria Socolof in March 2025

Maria Socolof discusses her memoir The Invisible Key, chronic pain, and her advocacy as co-founder of 5WAVES.

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Join Maria Socolof, author of The Invisible Key, to learn about her experiences and insights.

Maria Socolof, former competitive gymnast, wife, mother of two, and professional scientist, was still dabbling in her sport at age forty. Then suddenly, in the fall of 2005, chronic pain hijacked her life. She searched for relief, and in that quest, discovered she had a story to tell. Through twelve years of perseverance, she has authored her first memoir about her healing journey. She holds a Master of Science degree in Environmental Health Sciences from the Harvard School of Public Health and now uses her writing to support others who are healing from pain and trauma. She lives on Long Island with her husband and dog, practices qigong and tai chi, and enjoys visits from her children, walking through her neighbourhood, and hiking in the woods.

In the third session of this five-part conversation series, Maria Socolof, author of The Invisible Key, shares her journey of navigating the trauma following sibling sexual abuse, chronic pain, and finding purpose through advocacy.

This intimate conversation will explore Maria’s story, her writing process, and her work as co-founder of 5WAVES, where she helps survivors find their voices and heal.

Before coming, if you would like to read or listen to Maria’s memoir, you’ll find all the right links via her website here:

Maria Socolof – Healing from Chronic Pain

Details:

  • Date: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
  • Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am AEST (Brisbane)
  • Location: Online (Zoom link provided before the event)
  • Ticket Price: AUD $40 (donation-based options available)

Reserve your spot today via EventBrite to join this transformative conversation.

Bring your questions and join this transformative session to learn from Maria’s experiences and insights.

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Alice’s GoodReads Review of Maria’s book is as follows:

A story of perseverance and courage

I transcribed medico-legal reports for many years, and I witnessed firsthand the agony chronic pain inflicts on individuals. Maria Socolof’s book, “The Invisible Key: Unlocking the Mystery of My Chronic Pain,” brought back vivid memories of those people’s frustrations in seeking answers and relief.

I am in awe of people like Maria who persevere courageously to get treatment, find answers, and, even when the pain is not relieved, do not give up! Maria’s story sheds light on the often-overlooked personal battles that many of us have no idea people live with on a daily basis.

As a survivor of sibling sexual abuse, Maria’s experiences resonated with me deeply as she shared the connection between buried traumas and our emotions that manifest as physical pain. Maria’s willingness to share her story so openly is commendable. Her story lends hope to others and is a valuable guide and resource for anyone dealing with chronic pain.

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