Welcome to the final installment of our story. Casey recounts the harrowing days spent navigating the complexities of the NICU, recovering from a traumatic birth, and supporting her husband through experimental treatments—all while holding her young family together far from home. During this challenging time, all three—Casey, Georgia, and Joel—found themselves as patients at Duke, navigating medical appointments and heartbreak together. With courage and unflinching honesty, Casey opens up about the unimaginable stress, the small moments of joy amidst devastation, and the support that helped her survive her darkest days. This story is not only about grief, but also about resilience, hope, and the fierce spark that keeps us moving forward even after life’s greatest losses. Whether you’re a young widow, a supporter, or someone navigating your own grief, this episode serves as a testament to healing, love, and the fire within us all.

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In this third deeply personal episode, I open up about one of the most intense and pivotal months of my life—March 2024. Five months pregnant, and freshly referred to Duke’s renowned Brain Tumor Center for my husband Joel’s care, our little family—including our two beloved dogs—embarked on a journey full of uncertainty and fragile optimism.

As I recount this chapter, I’ll take you through the whirlwind of hospital intakes, the hopefulness and heartbreak that come with waiting for a new cancer diagnosis, and finding fleeting moments of joy amidst the chaos—like squeezing in a maternity photo shoot, even as the shadows of grief loomed large. Together, we’ll navigate the emotional rollercoaster of advocating for Joel while trying to prepare for our daughter Georgia’s arrival—when an unexpected medical emergency of my own threw us into even deeper waters.

This episode is a raw look at surviving as a caregiver, a soon-to-be mom, and, eventually, a widow. I’ll share the physical and emotional challenges of a high-risk pregnancy, the importance of reaching out for support, and those small, stubborn sparks of hope that kept us going—even when life spun completely out of control.

If you’re a young widow, a caregiver, or someone simply seeking honest stories of love and loss, I invite you to join me for this episode as we continue to find meaning and light—one story at a time.

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In this second deeply personal episode, I open up about the years following my husband Joel's initial battle with brain cancer—from those tentative first steps back into normalcy, through the emotional rollercoaster of navigating IVF and infertility, to the crushing return of Joel's illness just as we finally celebrated getting pregnant with our long-awaited miracle baby.

You'll hear how we balanced careers, ambitions, and moments of joy, like international travels and graduation parties, all while facing relentless medical setbacks. I share the heartbreak and determination behind every decision, the support of friends and faith, and the relentless hope that kept us moving forward even in the darkest days.

Join me as I recount the strength, the sorrow, and the small sparks of happiness that shaped our journey—a reminder that, even amid unimaginable loss, there's a fierce spark inside each of us that keeps us going. If you're walking a similar path, or know someone who is, this episode is for you.

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