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Bettina Mutter's avatar

So terrifying, evocative and powerful- so amazing you had such awareness and clarity about what was happening to your body

Elizabeth Dana Yoffe's avatar

Thank you, Bettina! Your words mean the world to me.

The Eye's avatar

Amazing. Can’t wait to read more!

Elizabeth Dana Yoffe's avatar

You know how much I appreciate all of your help getting this out. Can’t wait for you to read more…

Susan Shreve's avatar

Elizabeth, I already knew your story but reading about it now in such beautifully written detail brought it to the forefront of my thoughts. I've always had so much respect for you and loved you and our friendship. Stay strong, beautiful friend! ❤️

Elizabeth Dana Yoffe's avatar

Sue, it’s so good to get your feedback. Thank you! I miss you! So many amazing memories…

Susan Shreve's avatar

I miss you, too! I enjoy reminiscing about all the laughs we've shared - rehearsals, secrets, your farting dog, my little boys in your red Subaru... Love you, lady!

Cindyl's avatar

What a terrifying situation to be so aware of your body drifting away. Very well written.

Elizabeth Dana Yoffe's avatar

Thank you for reading. I really appreciate it. Yes,it was scary - but I feel fortunate to have been aware enough to experience it semi-consciously. If only so I could share my experience with others.

Victoria's avatar

Powerfully scary. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. The difference from Dr Jill Bolte Taylor's talk about her stroke is the jolt and jarring loss. I'm curious to read more, but I also have great empathy for all you've been through.

Elizabeth Dana Yoffe's avatar

Thank you, Victoria! It means so much to get feedback like this. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor’s work is phenomenal. It’s true, we did have opposite experiences (and opposite sides affected) Always more to learn about the body and life itself.

Victoria's avatar

You're very welcome, Elizabeth. I'm glad you subscribed to Carer Mentor so I could find your publication!

Yes, there's so much to learn!

Elizabeth Dana Yoffe's avatar

Love your publication!

Victoria's avatar

Awww schucks, thanks Elizabeth!

It's a labour of love and belly fire to support others.

Chris Anselmo's avatar

Elizabeth, I am catching up to your most current post as we speak but I am so appreciative of you sharing your story. 🙏

Elizabeth Dana Yoffe's avatar

Thank you, Chris! I appreciate that and also appreciate your work.🌟

Tara Snowden's avatar

Absolutely riveting—pitch perfect writing, and heartbreaking vulnerability. Huge bravo.

Elizabeth Dana Yoffe's avatar

Thank you, Tara. Your feedback means a lot. 🌹much appreciated.

Amy Hunter's avatar

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Star's avatar

OMG Love!!! 😳😱😰😢😢😢 … I was crying 😭 as I was reading!! Your putting into words your experience of Everything you went through .. your physical… your mental … and emotional … HOW SCARY … Yet you kept calm for one to experience such Sudden Loss of all feeling!!! 🫨😰

🙏🏻🤦🏼‍♀️🙇🏼‍♀️😔 … Then to be questioned by the paramedics … thinking you were on drugs! Well … knowing where you were LA … they get that A LOT!! But still!!!

I had to wait to write this … it was Too Much to FEEL and Take In! AMAZING WRITING! I was THERE WITH YOU!! 😥

I cannot wait for Part 2!!! This is torcher … the waiting! 😬😉☺️ …

💞LOVE YOU MY SISTER! 💞

Thank You for sharing such a traumatic experience! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💫

Elizabeth Dana Yoffe's avatar

Thank you so very much. I know the intensity of the storycan be hard to take in, but it means so much to know that it had an impact.

johnny13's avatar

I’m speechless. Interested to read more.

Elizabeth Dana Yoffe's avatar

Thank you for reading an commenting! More to come soon…

My Nurse Likes Books's avatar

‘I was disappearing inch by inch’… what a gripping and powerful piece of writing! You totally drew me in, I felt like getting a stroke myself… loved also the image of the hospital as the womb.. the place where you’re safe, be it slightly numbed..

Elizabeth Dana Yoffe's avatar

Thank you! Your encouragement really means a lot to me. 🦋

My Nurse Likes Books's avatar

Looking forward to reading the other episodes, and all episodes yet to come 🌸

Elizabeth Dana Yoffe's avatar

Many thanks!! :-)