A reflection on self doubt, anxiety disguised as productivity, and why I created a gentle mindfulness guide for when clarity feels out of reach.

I share my history with medical trauma in this post and how that first encounter with medical malpractice started a rollercoaster of chronic illness. But I believe that you deserve to be heard not because your pain has to be proven or validated, but because you are a person. And you matter. Read more for practical tips that I personally use for every doctor’s visit to help navigate conversations and, most importantly, speak up for myself unapologetically. I hope you can find comfort in the words I share here.

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