<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2171889/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Nickie’s return to the podcast unveils her struggles with chronic illness, isolation, and grief. Through vulnerability and reflection, she explores themes of support, identity, and the redefinition of success during dark times. <br/>• Acknowledging months of hiding and isolation <br/>• The impact of chronic illness on work and self-worth <br/>• The sudden loss of a family member and its emotional toll <br/>• Navigating the process of applying for disability <br/>• The importance of community support during challenging times <br/>• Reflecting on how grief reshapes our desires to live fully </p><p><b>Connect! </b></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/healandgrowwithnickie/">https://www.instagram.com/healandgrowwithnickie/</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/healandgrowwithnickie/">https://www.facebook.com/healandgrowwithnickie/</a></p> <p>Join the mailing list here: <a href="http://eepurl.com/g5hikj">http://eepurl.com/g5hikj</a></p> <p><b>Support!</b></p> <p>Purchase Nickie&apos;s book! &quot;Things I&apos;m Thinking About; A Daughter&apos;s Thoughts on the Loss of Her Mom&quot; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Things-Im-Thinking-About-daughters/dp/165731958X">https://www.amazon.com/Things-Im-Thinking-About-daughters/dp/165731958X</a></p> <p>Buy Nickie a coffee! <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/nickiekh">https://buymeacoffee.com/nickiekh</a></p> <p>Grab something from Nickie &amp; Paul&apos;s store, The Pretty Great Merch Co. <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/PrettyGreatMerc/shop?asc=u&amp;ref=account-nav-dropdown">https://www.redbubble.com/people/PrettyGreatMerc/shop?asc=u&amp;ref=account-nav-dropdown</a></p> <p>Purchase from Nickie&apos;s &quot;Painting Supplies Wish List&quot; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/JF7B5OWWZD0R?ref_=wl_share"> https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/JF7B5OWWZD0R?ref_=wl_share</a></p> <p>Select a book from Nickie&apos;s Bookshop! <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/NKH">https://bookshop.org/shop/NKH</a></p> <p><b>For speaking inquiries or for questions/comments on the podcast, contact <a href="mailto:[email protected]" class="linkified">[email protected]</a></b><br/><br/>...</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://nickiekrommingahill.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">nickiekrommingahill.substack.com</a>