Hi Barb, I'm so sorry to hear of your tough times and thank you so much for reaching out to let me know that my writing helped you to feel less alone - It means so much to me to hear that 🥰
Yes, you're right, connection and feeling heard is so important... It's so often tempting to retreat at times like these (through fear of "burdening" people), but it's OK to struggle, it's OK to ask for help and it's OK to not be ready to write about it - You'll know when you're ready ❤️
This was such an inspiring read. Thank you Eva and Natalie for sharing so openly and compassionately ... I can't even begin to imagine what you and your family have been through but it's wonderful to see you thriving and following your dreams and passions. It's wonderful to follow your journey 💕🙏
What a story, and told so beautifully. I've always been captivated by the stories from 'the other side' of medicine, as it really puts into context the many times I have had to tell someone I thought they needed surgery, or been the one operating, or gone to tell a patient/family how their procedure went. I went into surgery (and stayed so long) because of that human connection, but there's always been an almost artificial barrier in that doctor/patient relationship so we never truly understand. Thank you, Eva, for sharing your experience so vulnerably. Thank you, Natasha, for telling Eva's story and drawing out the lessons for us all in this most human experience. I feel very fortunate to know you both and am excited for the opportunity to meet in real life very soon xx
As a mom who walked her eldest through Hodgkins Lymphoma her second year of college, you have maybe(?) inspired me to finally write about it. It’s a story encased in another layer of trauma I’m not sure I’m ready to write about. And a kid who has not processed it the way I ‘think’ she may need.
Apologies - I may have half a margarita in me. It’s been so much.
Aw, Natasha... Thank you for having me here in your brilliant interview series and for your extremely kind and supportive words! ❤️
Hi Barb, I'm so sorry to hear of your tough times and thank you so much for reaching out to let me know that my writing helped you to feel less alone - It means so much to me to hear that 🥰
Yes, you're right, connection and feeling heard is so important... It's so often tempting to retreat at times like these (through fear of "burdening" people), but it's OK to struggle, it's OK to ask for help and it's OK to not be ready to write about it - You'll know when you're ready ❤️
This was such an inspiring read. Thank you Eva and Natalie for sharing so openly and compassionately ... I can't even begin to imagine what you and your family have been through but it's wonderful to see you thriving and following your dreams and passions. It's wonderful to follow your journey 💕🙏
Thank you Emily 🙏✨💕
What a story, and told so beautifully. I've always been captivated by the stories from 'the other side' of medicine, as it really puts into context the many times I have had to tell someone I thought they needed surgery, or been the one operating, or gone to tell a patient/family how their procedure went. I went into surgery (and stayed so long) because of that human connection, but there's always been an almost artificial barrier in that doctor/patient relationship so we never truly understand. Thank you, Eva, for sharing your experience so vulnerably. Thank you, Natasha, for telling Eva's story and drawing out the lessons for us all in this most human experience. I feel very fortunate to know you both and am excited for the opportunity to meet in real life very soon xx
Inspiring ❤️ I'm glad your health improved, Eva
Thank you 💕
As a mom who walked her eldest through Hodgkins Lymphoma her second year of college, you have maybe(?) inspired me to finally write about it. It’s a story encased in another layer of trauma I’m not sure I’m ready to write about. And a kid who has not processed it the way I ‘think’ she may need.
Apologies - I may have half a margarita in me. It’s been so much.
Thank you for sharing your story.
Less alone
More connected
That’s what this is all about, right?