Recognize Your Limits: A Story about Self-Care

Life can change sharply. I finished writing this episode in late May. In late June, my sister-in-law, Angel Alexander, passed away from a rare, aggressive form of breast cancer. She received her diagnosis in early 2023, while I was writing Season 1 of this podcast. Over the last 18 months I watched as she showed the world how much of a courageous, fierce cancer warrior she was.

She dedicated the remainder of her life to raising awareness of cancer. And she taught me what it means to never give up.

And so, I dedicate this season in her honor. She was the most courageous, determined person I’ve ever met.

While working on this season I knew this might be happening soon. But it still didn’t feel real. When I wrote this episode called “Recognize Your Limits”, it had a different meaning to me. I share in the episode that I’m taking a break for a while.

Well, given this death in my family I will be taking an extended break from this podcast, advocacy, and social media. I don’t know when I’ll be back. But I will.

Until then, please share this show with someone you know who could use some hope.

Tell those whom you love that you love them, hug them tight, and never take them for granted.

And never, never, never give up.

Transcript Available

A transcript of this episode is available on my blog.

About Never Give Up: A Rare Disease Podcast

This is a storytelling podcast exploring the intersection of life, mental health, and rare disease. Sometimes I interview guests, but mostly… I just want to tell you some stories. Stories about hope. Perseverance. Self-worth. Self-care. Stories that hopefully inspire you to keep going. And to never, never, never give up.

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