Waiting for Answers in the Operating Room

What happens in the days before a major surgery?In this deeply personal episode of Radiant Rise, Michelle shares an honest look at the emotional and physical reality of preparing for surgery while living with chronic illness.From iron infusions, low blood pressure, exhaustion, and hospitalizations to preparing her home, caring for Luna, navigating financial stress, and facing the unknown of what surgeons may find in the operating room, this episode captures the part of the journey that many people never see.This isn’t an episode about having answers.It’s about learning to live in the waiting.Whether you’re facing surgery, living with chronic illness, supporting someone you love, or simply walking through an uncertain season of life, I hope this conversation reminds you that you don’t have to carry it alone. Get full access to Radiant Rise | Michelle Baldwin at radiantrisemystory.substack.com/subscribe