Episode 30: Holding Fear and Hope Together with Caroline Donnelly

In this episode, we sit down with Caroline Donnelly, a devoted mother who shares the deeply personal journey of receiving a life-changing diagnosis for her daughter, Jess. Caroline walks us through the moment she opened the letter explaining Jess’s condition—a moment filled with fear, confusion, and an unexpected sense of relief.


The conversation explores the emotional complexity of learning something so significant about your child: the panic that hits before the facts can settle, the instinct to protect, and the quiet reassurance that comes from finally having answers. Caroline reflects on how the diagnosis became a turning point for her family, reshaping the path ahead and redefining what it means to navigate uncertainty with courage and love.


Subjects covered include:

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The emotional impact of receiving Jess’s diagnosis

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Panic, relief, and the duality of complex emotions

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How written confirmation changed the family’s understanding

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Processing fear and uncertainty in the early days

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Finding direction in moments that feel overwhelming

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How one pivotal letter reshaped their journey moving forward


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