Listen "The Jenga of Migraine – A Story of Grief & Gratitude"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWhat does it mean to rebuild your life when chronic illness topples everything you once held steady? Sara Batchelder and I share our experiences of living with chronic migraine, the grief of losing old versions of ourselves, and the surprising gratitude we’ve found along the way. With Jenga as a powerful metaphor, Sara offers insight into the daily decisions, trade-offs, and small triumphs that come with life in a body that doesn’t always cooperate.In this episode:The Jenga of chronic illness: what falls, what staysLiving with loss while still finding peaceLetting go of expectations (and why that’s not giving up)The mental and emotional weight of invisible illnessThe power of communityCreating a life that works with migraineResources mentioned:Headache on the Hill https://allianceforheadacheadvocacy.org/headache-on-the-hill/Miles for Migraine https://www.milesformigraine.org/Headache Centers of Excellence https://www.va.gov/minneapolis-health-care/programs/headaches/Clusterbusters https://clusterbusters.org/
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