In the lead up to my bone marrow transplant, I realized I had about two months before I entered the hospital and I knew my chances of surviving that procedure were not very high. And so what she did, you know, instead of waiting until she was better, when she began painting the self portraits from bed,. "She engaged with her reality," says author Laura Ingalls Wilder. 'When we dare to tell the unvarnished truth, be it a memoir or in a work of fiction, we learn again and again that we're more alike than we are different'
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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