Category: 2022

  • Chapter 13: The Anatomy of the Brain

    The brain is a beautiful and complex enigma of the central nervous system (CNS). The central nervous system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. The brain is big processing center and the the spinal cord relays information between our brain and the nerves in the other areas of our bodies. The skull and…

  • Chapter 12: The Symphony

    Having worked in various roles in healthcare since 2009, I’ve been exposed to all sorts of interesting people and situations. With patients and families you’re often seeing them during the darkest and most difficult times in their life. If you’re lucky, you might see them on the happiest days of their life as they welcome…

  • Chapter 1: Where do I even start?

    Figuring out where to start your story isn’t easy or obvious. I’m not exactly sure where to start – there is so much to tell and share. Perhaps it’s best to start with why? Why write about my life, sharing the intimate and vulnerable details? Wow, that’s a great question. I guess I want to…

  • Preface

    Today is October 27th, 2022 14:15 central time. I’m 40 years old, a widow, and I’m currently unemployed. My husband, Dustin, died 226 days ago. Well, 227 days once the clock strikes 16:05. At 38 years and 6 days old, Dustin died on March 15th, 2022 from a WHO Grade 4 IDH Mutant Astrocytoma aka…