Intimate aspects of Jay’s life were suddenly known to strangers, despite her desire to never be “fully known” by those caring for her.
After lamenting that profound change, Jay looked for ways that her personal experiences may benefit her patients, who, she says, had “remained silent” about her public divorce up to this point.
She added, “Perhaps we could consider my messy, non-personal life that way: a dose of my own loss, rage, powerlessness, and sadness that helps me hold yours.”
Given what you now know, I can state with authority both personally and professionally that you are much more powerful than you realize.
Some of the qualities you loved most in your relationship were really reflections of your own goodness, which you may preserve and continue to cherish.
