When someone we love is hurting, our instinct is to hand them a map and a flashlight. But what if they just need us to sit in the dark with them? From navigating life with POTS and MS to the chaos of making four lasagnas on a whim, I’m exploring why true caretaking starts with validation—and why 'self-care' is less about spa days and more about staying true to your own values.
Jewel and Ash
Exploring the ups and downs of chronic illness
Jewel and Ash
Exploring the ups and downs of chronic illness
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Double the Fireworks, Double the Trouble: My Origin Story
A diagnosis on the eve of the Fourth of July. Later, from my hospital bed, I'd joke that I got to see double the fireworks that night. But in that moment, as the reality set in, my husband and I just held each other and cried. It was the unexpected start to a journey I never anticipated, illuminating a new path forward.
