Sometimes life throws things at us that we could never anticipate, some especially unthinkable during your first month of college. When Jessie began experiencing severe headaches her first month as a college Freshman, she assumed it was stress or a side-effect of her transitional period. That was until her pain became debilitating, and no doctor seemed to be able to figure out the cause. After a multitude of doctor’s appointments and tests, they discovered a malignant brain tumor very close to her speech center.
In this interview with Danny Bader, Jessie Williamson shares her journey with her cancer diagnosis and how she’s been able to persevere and find her identity despite such a huge obstacle. She opens up about how her support systems and passion for helping others has carried her through her journey, and the many blessings she’s found along the way. Tune into this inspiring and uplifting interview to hear more about Jessie’s encouraging story.
Show Highlights:
- Who is Jessie Williamson and the different activities she’s been involved in
- Jessie began experiencing extreme headaches her first month of college and none of the doctors could figure out why
- Once her tumor was discovered, she underwent emergency surgery
- Jessie shares how she was able to maintain a positive attitude and what her recovery process looked like
- Jessie’s official prognosis is rare for her age and has her in a clinical trial
- Having a large support group has been the most uplifting aspect of recovery and helped her when dealing with people who are ignorant to her situation
- How Jessie’s passion for serving others helps her connect spiritually
- Maddie, Jessie’s roommate and best friend, shares how they met and her experience of walking through Jessie’s journey with her
- Jessie shares how she’s moved forward and embraced her identity outside of her illness
- The power of being grateful and paying attention to the goodness around you
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