Feeling like I could die and not knowing where to turn, I was isolated and buried myself under a rock for five years, grappling with survivor's guilt.
Then I wrote an article titled, I Risked My Career To Save My Life, which helped me begin to release the guilt and shame I carried.
In our conversation, we discuss the impact of sharing our stories and how it can transform pain into meaning.
When people face serious illness, it can lead to PTSD or post-traumatic growth.
How do you find meaning in your own life challenges?
Jillian Rigert is an oral medicine specialist and radiation oncology research fellow.
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