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Hey everybody—Jenni Tooley here!
I’m still recovering from my ileostomy closure- my bowels are very opinionated about the whole thing. I’m glad to be alive and exhausted at the same time so I’m going to keep this short.
Here’s what I talk about in this episode.
What it’s really like when your bowels have to relearn how to work after ileostomy closure surgery
The second hospital stay hit harder than expected
The daily drama of dripping mini-splits and dog diarrhea felt like mountains I had to climb
Remembering that “fear” is just Future Events Appearing Real
Getting my priorities straight: 1. wound healing, 2. Bowels working, 3. I’m not even close to #3 yet:)
Tools I use to consistently bring myself back to the present moment
The Cancer Chronicles Sanctuary project—soon to be simplified and made doable by a chick who has very little “do” in her
We close with sharing gratitude—because no matter how rough the day, I can still find three things to be thankful for. Here are my three for today:
I’m grateful I could pay the vet bill.
I’m grateful my dog only has colitis.
And I’m grateful for the birds singing as I sit outside.
Please share your three in the comments!
And as always: I’m grateful you’re here.
Until next time—love you lots!
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