"I hope you find something to love, something to do when you feel like giving up," she says. "The community you seem to have built for yourself is built on openness and honesty about your pain" She writes that the beautiful and the terrible coexist in her life.
When Suleika Jaouad received a devastating leukemia diagnosis at the age of 22, her life took a very unexpected turn into adulthood. Viewing her long hospital stay from the lens of a journalist, Suleika began a daily diary, ultimately fashioning her own reflective world. Through her writing, she found not just a lifeline, but a sense of purpose and agency, living out the essence of post-traumatic growth. Suleika's commitment to actively seeking meaning amidst her significant health challenges is an inspiration for anyone dealing with uncertainty in life.
In this episode, you'll be able to:
- Understand how transformation comes with hardship and unpredictability
- Appreciate the role of vulnerability and love in conquering life's hurdles
- Discover how doing something creative can be the key to unlocking suffering
- Know the significance of developing a network built on loving support and empathy
- Learn how to skillfully navigate the ‘in-between’ spaces in life’s journey
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