Compass Points the Way, a book about living with POTS with author Alexis Kline

This episode of the POTS Matters podcast features an interview with Alexis Kline, author of the book "Compass Points the Way," which tells the story of a 12-year-old athlete diagnosed with POTS. The book is crafted for middle schoolers and draws on Alexis's own experiences with dysautonomia, offering insights into the emotional and physical challenges adolescents face when dealing with such a condition. It highlights the journey of acceptance and adaptation to a new reality after a chronic illness diagnosis, focusing on the themes of depression, frustration, and finding new passions. The book also introduces an emotional support dog as a critical companion in navigating these challenges. Alexis, although not diagnosed with POTS, has a similar chronic illness and shares how her experience shaped the narrative. This resource is positioned as beneficial reading for patients and families to better understand the impact of POTS on young individuals.