I Have No Words

I am often left without words when people tell me how desperate and anguished they feel after receiving devastating or disappointing health news. There is usually a moment of silence. Then I say this: You have the right to scream, to cry, and to curse your fate—but only today. Because tomorrow, you begin again. Tomorrow, you rebuild yourself, embracing the uncertainty ahead and moving forward with renewed responsibility and courage.

In time, you will discover something profound: you are far stronger and more resilient than you ever imagined. And that is a good thing—because that strength is not optional. It is exactly what this moment calls for.