Author KJ Ramsey’s journey through illness and chronic pain actually inspired my own recovery journey.
One thing she once shared stayed with me —
something surprisingly simple.
Putting on makeup in the morning.
Wearing color.
Last year I wore black almost every day.
But in this season, showing up for this reel series “Things No One Told Us” has helped me do something small but meaningful —
get out of bed, put on makeup, and feel a little different from what I might be feeling inside.
So to those of you who’ve been watching these recent episodes,
thank you for your encouragement.
It really means a lot.
Do you remember when I shared how returning to Canada felt frightening and unbearable?
One thing that changed our experience there was this reel series- somehow, allowing myself to be inspired by a place that once caused so much pain changed my relationship with it, and how I saw myself in it.
Episodes 3-10 were filmed in Canada— and while they might look lighthearted and even at times, comedic, I wanted you to know the battle fought behind them— and the gratitude I feel to share them with you.
I hope you’ll enjoy them.