For many, receiving a diagnosis of a chronic illness like type 1 diabetes is a huge upheaval and the path to acceptance is rarely linear, with ebbs and flows as we grapple with coming to terms with our new reality.
Jen and Alex will explore the multifaceted experience of coming to terms with a lifelong health condition and share their own winding roads toward acceptance—the hurdles, the breakthroughs, the laughs and the ongoing evolution of making peace with a life-changing diagnosis.
Through their shared stories, we’ll discuss what “acceptance” looks like to them. Because acceptance isn’t a final destination—it’s an ongoing practice of self-compassion, resilience, and finding light in the darkest moments.