Two Hot Takes saved my life, not In a symbolic way, FOR REAL
Hello all! First time write in long time listener. I was diagnosed with leukemia a little over 2 years ago. I can remember getting the news like it was yesterday. The world felt like it was caving in on me. I kept asking, “why me, why of all people does this happen to me?”
Hospital stays and chemo became my life, and it felt like there was no end. I was constantly throwing up and bed ridden with sickness. I could barely walk and had to be carried from place to place. Every time I got a spinal tap (which was every other week) I got debilitating spinal migraines. You get the gist, it was awful.
One year down and there were still only extremely small signs of remission. Next thing I know, It’s approaching 2 years later. Still no remission. I was pondering the idea of stopping treatment and letting myself pass because I didn’t want to live like this.
The night before I was going to tell my doctors my decision, I decided to put on an episode of THT to help me fall asleep. (I would listen to the podcast during chemo infusions to help pass time, love you Morgan) by the time I got to the end of the episode I still couldn’t fall asleep. On came the end of the podcast where Morgan and her guest just chat a little bit. I unfortunately can’t remember exactly what was said, but something made me BURST OUT LAUGHING! It was the most I had laughed in a long time. I wish I knew what was said but it sure was hilarious.
After having that moment during this specific moment in my life, something shifted. I decided to wait another week just so I could hear another podcast. One week turned into 3 which turned into months. 4 months later, I am now in REMISSION!!!! I never thought this day would come but here I am. I still have a long road ahead of me but I’m finally seeing some light. If it weren’t for Morgan’s podcast, I might have given up on my treatment and not been here today.
Thank you Morgan, thank you THT weekly guests, thank you THT listeners who keep this podcast going, thank you to my doctors who are saving my life, thank you to my family and friends sticking by my side.
Edit: thank you EVERYONE for all of the sweet and supportive comments. I have been reading through every single one, including the ones that people are still adding, and it is truly so heartwarming. I love you all❤️