08/12/2024
**Update: Finally Have Answers**
After months of doctor visits, second, third, and even fourth opinions, we finally have answers. In 2023, I unknowingly suffered another stroke, and as changes started happening, I knew something was wrong but I sure can fake being ok.
The results are in, and I’ve been diagnosed with Mixed Dementia, with possible Lewy Body Dementia. ( Watch Robin’s Wish the documentary on Robin Williams for better understanding.)
There’s brain damage on the opposite side of my brain from where my first two strokes occurred. I’ve informed my immediate family, and now I want to let everyone know what’s happening. I’ve begun the first phase of medication, and while it’s been a tough start, with some challenging side effects, the doctors say these should taper off in two to three weeks.
This terminal illness means I could have anywhere from 2 to 20 years left, but we won’t know for sure until a year of testing reveals how rapidly the disease is progressing. Due to my condition, I can no longer drive, cook , or handle finances. I am depressed, sad , scared and just so damn mad BUT I TRUST IN GOD.
I’ll be taking some time to fully absorb this new reality. I believe everything is in God’s hands, and I trust in the power of prayer. If you could pray for my family and my amazing husband, it would mean the world to me.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Sharing this with my family was incredibly hard, and I appreciate your understanding.
After 14 years of dedicated work thousands of dollars an debt in specialized education, focusing on oncology, terminal patients, stroke patients, and medical ma*****na patients, I’ve had the honor of supporting others through their most challenging times. Now, it’s time for me to channel that same dedication into my own healing journey. As I face my own health challenges, I recognize the importance of giving myself the care and attention I’ve always provided to others. My focus is now on my own well-being, taking the steps necessary to navigate this next chapter of life. 🙏🏽