Suleika Jaouad Talks When Nothing Even Matters Anymore

[@Seahawkess]

This is exactly what I needed to hear in this moment. I cannot express my heartfelt gratitude.

[@donnabader4953]

You and Jon are so inspirational to us all. Fourteen years ago my partner was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, stage III. We went through major surgery, chemo and radiation. I would wait for him at the hospital and spent hours in the cafeteria. I started writing comedy plays, just so I could read them to my BF in bed and get a laugh from him. (They were all performed in small theaters and staged readings.) When he became ill again in 2022, he encouraged me to write and photograph my life, but I felt my creativity had just disappeared. Then I listened to some interviews by Jon and saw that I could become creative again. You both inspired me in different ways, and then you inspired me as a couple. My BF died in May 2022 and every day was a struggle to find that creativity. I gave myself small projects, one foot in front of the other, and that was a good start. Every day was about honoring the love we shared, so that also helped me. You are both lovely people and I am grateful that I can follow your journey.

[@GaiaCarney]

✨Suleika✨ Your voice, a low flute Your words are the melody Your song, we listen . . .

[@dlrmadison]

What an inspirational story. I am an almost 20 year survivor of a rare cancer. Our 30 year old daughter only survived 7 months after her fierce battle. You story resonated in so many ways. I am hoping it will provide some empowerment to a friend walking this journey now. Thank you! You have given many of us a new tool for our journey. Sending love to you.

[@carolburpee]

God bless you and your angels, Suleika. You are such a beautiful soul. Blessings and love, Carol

[@sugarcookiecube]

I was diagnosed with stage four metastatic breast cancer and end stage heart failure in October 2021. I’m still here. Your channel gives me hope and feeling a lot less lonely. Thank you!

[@bettymaugeri7316]

🙏

[@crocadoodle7101]

❤️🌷

[@bookgal]

❤️🙏❤️

[@skyblue-lb9kr]

The great spirits of Georgia and Frida shine through you, Suleika xxx

[@carolyncornelius1492]

Suleika, Please Never Ever Stop Writing! .. Your Words Are So Heartfelt And Meaningful For Us And So Many Others Who Fear What The Future Holds. You Do Make Us Feel That We, Too, Can Continue On The Road To Good Health And New Beginnings. Thank You For This Cathartic Journey!! .. You Are Our Hero And A Blessing!! ❤❤❤

[@BarbaraC02]

Your words touch deeply... praying for healing to surround you... 💝

[@kyllancarrington]

Suleika God was showing off when You were made. My Heartfelt prayers and blessings. Australia

[@crocadoodle7101]

I know personally that it can be a struggle some days. Your calm and measured voice and message helps me to think about my own cancer diagnosis in a calmer and more positive way. I am serious about this and I thank you for sharing your very personal message. Wishing you all the best, and keep sharing with us when you can. ❤️

[@annieh5479]

I have been cheering Suleika on since I first heard of her travails. I pray that the medicine does its magic and give everyone the gift of a healthy Suleika.

[@lisanester3338]

I think what your doctor did was to give you a thread. And you followed it through the hardest, most challenging of times back to the life you imagined deep in your soul. No thoughts, just actions. I think it’s called faith….or maybe hope. Be well sweet lady.❤

[@taviparker4993]

Thank you Jon Batiste

[@tjvirginia1319]

So much love and beauty in your soul and so grateful for your sharing. A rising tide lift all boats. I was buoyed by the Sweet story of your doctor visiting you and your room. So much tenderness! It was so beautiful for you to share that you were seen by your doctor, not as a patient but a precious human being. Sending love from Virginia.

[@annekrohn4252]

I love you, Suleika! Your words resonate deeply with me and bring comfort. I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and colon cancer a year and a half ago. It was a total shock as no one in my family had ever had cancer, and I was vegetarian for over 20 years. This process has been many things, especially letting go and letting be, and letting my heart bust wide open to love ❤️

[@pbinsb3437]

I've been following your journey for I don't know how long now and I still hang on your every word. Thank you for giving us a window to your soul and allowing us to learn from your experiences. Sending love

[@Sarahthompson2237]

Yes! Well said.

[@gc0819]

You jolted me with your words. I am declining, waiting for a liver transplant. I thought I was giving up, not making plans, not really caring. Just taking a shower and walking in the house has left me exhausted. Your experience gives me comfort and a weird kind of freedom. I think the day I recognized what I was really feeling was today, the day that I read your post. You are amazing and all of your pain and sadness fill me with love for you. Thank you. 💜

[@bookgal]

❤️🙏❤️

[@kaitlinmeadows6273]

Your infinite grace and fierce, outspoken processing out loud helps so many of us entangled in our own struggles. Blessings as we travel the difficult journeys together.

[@patriciaredick9849]

Blessings to you beautiful Suleika. ❤❤

[@marylynnacee4062]

S.A.S.- SIMPLY AMAZING SULEIKA!!! May all the love everyone around the world feels for you fill you everyday!!❤❤❤

[@Chicken-dq9zg]

Suleika, I just love you so much. You are simply amazing!

[@stephaniewalsh67]

Thanks for sharing what you're experiencing with such honesty and fearlessness.

[@Mary-ym9cn]

Hello to you Suleika, I'm newly diagnosed and recently had breast surgery, just starting chemo and radiation. I find myself alone going through this due to recently leaving an extremely violent domestic relationship. My marriage to a man (?) that injured me in many places on my body. While going to over 9 different surgeons to find out how to fix me, they found aggressive breast cancer. I'm writing to tell you, I'm so thankful for you writing your story. I am a painter and sculptor and am thinking of you and your courage as I try on this new wardrobe of injuries and create new ways through it. It's a many layered garment isn't it? Being a woman in this old life. I thank you my dear.

[@mimwinn713]

Thank you for sharing your heart, journey and your words of inspiration. Living today with wonder and curiosity because of your kind words. I wish you didn’t need to be brave, that life was easier. Thank you for sharing all of the steps one by one whether difficult or otherwise. Mim

[@Robin-no8cu]

May God bless you with healing and comfort. Peace.

[@pysvtfa4]

I’m so grateful I found this channel. In an earlier post you talked about the advice that you should live everyday as if it’s your last (which I think is one of those silly things people say without really thinking, because it sounds good if you don’t actually think about it). You said you preferred to live everyday as if it’s your first. That idea has changed what’s left of my life! For the first time since diagnosis I feel joyful wonder everyday instead of regret that I didn’t utilize some last precious moments as well as I should have. Thank you so much for sharing this loving perspective. I believe it applies to everyone and I share it all the time. Lots of love to you and your family. ❤

[@phyllisogis129]

You are a champion ❤

[@Quahogger]

You are such a beautiful person, an inspiration. I follow your writing. I was dx with a rare sarcoma just as Covid hit and another more common cancer 1 1/2 later. I’m older, a serious artist and a grandma. I’m more fortunate than most of my support group and grateful for the years I’ve already had and so very thankful to be treated at Dana Farber in Boston. I have so far been recurrence free. Cancer is a terrible way to connect with great people. My very best to you and your lovely husband who has brought me much joy with his unprecedented talent.

[@fairygurl9269]

Respect ❤

[@melissazwieg2988]

I keep your book near to my ♥️ heart~ you will forever and ever be a diamond of light 🌅Thank you🤍Suleika🌈

[@melissazwieg2988]

Please keep us posted on how you are doing and your precious husband🏞️ We send lots of love to both of you🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@andrealouis-visser4973]

Thank you for sharing your journey in all its aspects without candy-coating it. I admire your courage and the choices you made/make.

[@treehugnhipi3765]

Your words are a spotlight into our spiritual strength and the amazing heights the human spirit can achieve when they just make the decision to move forward and be. You are a living, breathing angel. Thank you for allowing us these glimpses into your soul…and into our own. 💕

[@marrocaindemarrakech9138]

Je vous souhaite tout le bonheur du monde

[@rikkiechambers4959]

As someone that helps people heal from cancer using cannabis I was glad to hear you reference even smoking pot .. there are so very many natural things that can help you get through what conventional treatment for cancer does to our bodies .. hand in hand in a real world of actual health care they could treat most things with a combination of natural and RX meds and patients would have much better care ! You are a beautiful soul and I click on any article I find about your journey to try and see how you’re doing . Prayers to you lovely soul 🙏🙏

[@dh1329]

I love her!❤

[@susanross9415]

What a gift you're sharing is to the world as you go through this painful journey out loud. The human experience. That is what truly matters. 🕊

[@bettymaugeri7316]

Love and blessings to you and Jon🙏

[@lisafinlayson336]

I once read a quote: "Until you lose everything, you're not free to do anything."

[@cathyleatherman3097]

Much love and respect to you

[@blacksusan108]

thank you for sharing your journey, Love from the uk 💛💚🧡

[@hilpei3675]

Thank you, in the middle of a health crisis that is disabling, it is hard to do nothing for months. It's exhausting and mentally challenging. Ebbing and flowing, tho, because I also find good moments here and there. You are a beautiful human, thank you for your wisdom and insight.

[@robinsierra1029]

thanks so much for this Suleika. i have had long covid for 3.5 years. basically incapacitated. i deeply appreciate your attitude💗

[@mariannemcginnis7274]

He was treating you, (that doctor who visited to talk on his lunch hour) as a person, as opposed to a cancer patient. That’s what I learned when my father was dying of cancer, the hospice nurses told me me that. “It’s very important that you treat your father like your father, not a sick patient.” And I did and it made all the difference. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@cynthiahanken1661]

You’re amazing and beautiful inside and outs🥰

[@karenanderson5218]

What a wonderful story. I am so happy to hear you are feeling better.

[@maggiemacha5552]

A most incredible journey! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing! Sending gobs of love 💕🙏🏼🫶🏽

[@CrystalCane-yh7qc]

I read your first book, loved it.

[@thomasatkins1916]

Thank you for being very real & transparent. Thank you for sharing your personal journey with all of us. You are very inspiring & encouraging. Thank you very much!

[@fb-rp4cb]

I feel exactly the same way I’m not at the same stage you are but I do feel bad physically and have no desire to continue in this mess of a world, my family doesn’t understand at all they are acting like it’s a cold or something 🙏🏼for you

[@tm502010]

Your story… your doctor… your journey…. God bless you! What happened to your wonderful doctor? You said he was late…

[@susand484]

I just recently learned the meaning of self compassion. Failing health. Listening to a man describe his difficult journey and wanting to wrap my arms around him. He was a mirror. Our journey was the same. I need compassion for myself, kindness, no more expectations or shoulds. You put this so well. I hope a lot of people hear you! I’m drawing and writing also. No critic allowed. Freedom. I’m feeling better. I loved hearing this from you.

[@marygrogan8292]

Such a beautiful woman

[@forlisac1]

Big love to you ❤

[@kayperkayful]

You are so amazing..! Much love ❤️

[@specialladyt]

💙

[@Adriana-cooks]

🙏🙏🙏

[@powerWithinUs4055]

Not hope. Expect. Not someday. NOWday.

[@ziggy33399]

Read “Dying to Be Me” by ANITA MOORJANI. Just a thought. Helped me… then Caroline Myss… found myself going spiritual. End stage cancer to recovery…no chemo, no radiation. You are so loved. ❤ sincerely. 😅