Ep46: What Happens After Survival? Kristen Vargas on Rebuilding a Life She Never Expected

Life can change in an instant.In this deeply moving episode of I Choose Happy, Marilyn sits down with Kristen Vargas, a wife, mother, former teacher, and septic shock survivor whose ordinary Friday morning became a fight for her life.After a sudden infection progressed to septic shock - the most severe stage of sepsis - Kristen spent weeks in the ICU before ultimately undergoing the amputation of both hands and portions of both feet. But as extraordinary as her survival story is, this conversation is about so much more than what happened to her.Together, Marilyn and Kristen explore what it means to rebuild a life that looks different than the one you planned. They talk candidly about faith, motherhood, grief, purpose, asking for help, and the daily choice to focus on what is still possible instead of what has been lost.Having recently faced her own battle with severe sepsis, Marilyn also shares why Kristen's story resonated so deeply with her, and how both experiences reinforce the power of gratitude, resilience, and hope.This is a conversation about surviving the unimaginable... and discovering that life can still be beautiful on the other side.------Connect with Marilyn and be a part of the conversation in the I Choose Happy private Facebook group. This is your safe space to share and be inspired. Please join today by clicking here.------Find out more about Marilyn at marilyngetasbyrne.com.------I Choose Happy is made possible by The Comfy, a Shark Tank sensation whose wearable blankets make life happier. Find out for yourself with 20% off your first order with the code ichoosehappy at TheComfy.com.