Jackie Zimmerman 7 - Grad school, J-pouch surgery, and dark days.

What Won't She Say

English - July 23, 2023 22:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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Previous Episode: Jackie Zimmerman - Episode 6. Cleveland Clinic UC surgeries, ostomy, and Camp Oasis.

Next Episode: Jackie Zimmerman Episode 8 - Suicidal ideation, new J pouch surgery, and patient advocacy.

TW: Suicide, suicidal ideation.

In this episode, life is on an upswing after leaving Camp Oasis. She has just been fired and cannot get another job because she has many surgeries ahead of her. She throws herself into Grad School to occupy her mind. MS relapse, an unsupportive boyfriend and professors, and a J-pouch surgery that does not go as planned. Then a bottoming out and a contemplation of suicide.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Remember you are loved and the world absolutely needs you in it!

You can listen on Spotify or at www.whatwontshesay.com (link in Insta bio). #jpouch #MS #disabilitypridemonth #spotifypodcaster