In this powerful episode, Jill West shares her family’s journey through the life-altering challenges following her husband’s brain tumor diagnosis and subsequent brain injury. Jill takes us back to their college days when they met, started a family, and envisioned a bright future, only to have their lives forever changed by medical setbacks.

Jill opens up about the initial diagnosis, the transformative surgery at Duke University Hospital, and the long road to recovery that followed. She discusses the emotional and physical toll on their family, the struggles of caregiving, and the medical complications they faced along the way.

Through it all, Jill emphasizes the critical importance of a strong support system, including both family and professional help. She speaks candidly about how she’s learned to adapt to her new role as a caregiver while striving to keep a sense of normalcy for her loved ones. This episode offers invaluable insights, strength, and hope for families navigating similar challenges, shedding light on resilience and the power of perseverance through hardship.