Veronica Easterling Thomas is a writer/coach/ and direct sales consultant from Bossier City, Louisiana. As a Fibromyalgia patient, Veronica Thomas knows first hand of the pain and change of daily activity. Because of a decrease in work due to this illness and the rising medical costs of fibromyalgia treatment, Veronica has developed her own line of natural, personal care products, B´Veja Botantica´ and is a leader in the direct selling industry with Pink Papaya spa and skin care company. Veronica is also the founder of the direct selling network, the Multicultural Direct Selling Alliance, with is a coaching and resource network for direct sellers and their companies.

"Many people look at the "Avon lady" or Mary Kay rep as a pushy peddler of products. But, behind the scenes, we don´t know if we just put food in a child´s mouth, or bought diapers for a baby. There have been many times when I sold make up or candles or whatever opportunity that I had at that moment, and used that money to pay for my fibromyalgia medicine. Or what about the feeling of self worth that many experience because of being able to contribute to the family´s income, even in a small way. That´s what direct selling is all about-helping to create income opportunities for others."-Veronica E. Thomas

Veronica also serves on the Fibromyalgia Resource Committee for the Fibromyalgia Support Group at Willis Knighten Medical Center. She has volunteered her time to an international Bible educational work full-time, and also to her fibromyalgia support group. She participates in the annual Fibromyalgia Resource Fair in her local area. She is a wife and mother of a young son. She does all of this with fibromyalgia.

"After years of suffering with this illness, I´ve gotten to a point in my life where I see hope for fibromyalgia sufferers. We´re on the verge of a medical breakthrough, and soon millions will benefit from these medical advances. I am a firm believer that you can´t fight what you don´t know. So, I feel that by becoming "armed" with knowledge of this illness and treatment options available, it will help ones to discover that there is relief and that you can live a more quality life." -Veronica E. Thomas

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