🌀 Mood: Numb but steady In the days after my diagnosis, I was still trying to process what it meant. Each morning in the hospital seemed to bring a new piece of news — some terrifying, some hopeful — but all of it life-changing. I waited until after my husband’s shift to tell him. When he arrived at the hospital, I asked him to sit … Continue reading 5 – The Hospital Days That Followed
🌀 Mood: Disbelief → shock → quiet courage When my doctor called to tell me I needed to go to the hospital immediately for a blood transfusion, I was stunned. I didn’t know much about transfusions — except that it sounded serious. I had questions running through my head the whole drive over: What if I have a reaction? What if I get someone else’s … Continue reading 4-The Night Everything Changed
🌀 Mood: Frustrated, overlooked The first time I sought medical help for my back pain, I went to urgent care. The muscle spasms had become unbearable, and I knew something wasn’t right. They took X-rays and told me my spine looked good — no breaks, no damage. Just muscular. The provider was kind and said she could tell I was in real pain, even if … Continue reading 3 – Seeking Answers
🌀 Mood: Frustrated, confused It started about five months ago — lower back pain and muscle spasms that felt like someone was taking a lightning bolt to my spine. The spasms were excruciating. They would take my breath away, and the scariest part was how unpredictable they were. One second I’d be fine, and the next, I’d move slightly and get hit with pain so … Continue reading 2 – Before I Knew – The Pain That Didn’t Go Away
🌀 Mood: Uncharted I haven’t had a lot of time to process everything yet. Things are moving fast, and to be honest, I’m still trying to catch up—emotionally, mentally, and physically. But even in the midst of all that, one thing has become really clear to me: I want this to be bigger than just me. I want to help other people.I want to raise … Continue reading Why I’m Telling This Story
My Anchor Holds 