What happens when you finally meet people who understand your story—even the painful, unseen parts?In this heartfelt episode, podcast host and author **Bethany Joy** (formerly Bethany Boring) shares a raw, inspiring look at her first experience at the CHARGE Syndrome Conference. From feeling like the “only one” to finding a room full of others with similar challenges, Bethany brings us into her world of vision and hearing loss, physical adversity, and the beauty of being fully seen—and still called beautiful by God.🟦 **Get your FREE Interactive Appreciation Workbook** to help you find God in your everyday life—even in your hardest seasons: [https://ThriveWithBethany.com](https://ThriveWithBethany.com)---### ⏱️ Episode Outline + Timestamps:* **00:00 ** – Welcome & who this podcast is for* **00:45 ** – Why Bethany changed her name for coaching/writing* **01:50 ** – What is CHARGE Syndrome? (brief explanation + warning not to generalize)* **03:10 ** – Her first moments realizing “someone gets it”* **05:00 ** – Going to her first CHARGE Syndrome conference* **07:00 ** – The emotional rollercoaster of feeling seen—for the first time* **08:30 ** – The adult group: realizing how far she’s come* **10:00 ** – Why curiosity beats comparison in relationships* **11:45 ** – A God-centered closing reflection + encouragement---### 🎯 3 Key Takeaways:1. **Your story is worth telling—even if no one else seems to relate yet.** When Bethany met others like her, it brought healing—but it started with her daring to share.2. **Curiosity creates connection.** Rather than comparing journeys, Bethany invites us to stay curious about others' experiences—and our own.3. **God’s beauty shows up when you stop hiding.** Your differences don’t disqualify you. In fact, they may be the doorways to the exact people and places God wants to reach through you.---### 🙌 Call to ActionWant to invite more of God’s presence into your life—right in the middle of your mess?🎁 Grab your **free Interactive Appreciation Workbook** today at [**ThriveWithBethany.com**](https://ThriveWithBethany.com) and take the first step toward seeing Him in your everyday moments.---### 🔍 Keywords:CHARGE syndrome, Christian encouragement, disability and faith, Bethany Joy podcast, hearing and vision loss, women of faith, Christian coaching, mental health and God, interactive appreciation, free Christian workbook