Self-Advocacy in Healthcare: A Guide and Journal for Marginalized Communities

By Dr. Sonji Fatima (Daniel) Harold

Self-Advocacy in Healthcare is a compassionate, culturally responsive guide and reflective journal designed to equip individuals from historically marginalized communities with the tools, language, and confidence to navigate the healthcare system with clarity and courage. Drawing from her lived experience as a bereaved mother, educator, and advocate, Dr. Sonji Fatima Harold empowers readers to reclaim their voice in medical spaces where they have too often been silenced or dismissed. This guide demystifies the healthcare process, providing practical strategies for communicating effectively with providers, understanding patient rights, preparing for appointments, and responding to bias or mistreatment with self-assurance. Grounded in principles of trauma-informed care and health equity, the book also acknowledges the emotional and spiritual toll of navigating systemic barriers. The integrated journal component offers reflective prompts, affirmations, and space for storytelling, making room for both healing and action. Readers are encouraged not only to advocate for themselves but also to process their experiences with dignity and intentionality. More than a resource, this book is a lifeline--an invitation to stand tall, speak up, and insist on care that is respectful, humanizing, and just.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5WRRBG3
• ISBN13: 9798280507081
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 106 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"