The Things I Wish I Had Never Seen: PTSD, Loss, Stroke, and Finding Peace
Joey Montes
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LIFE. After Dawne: The Story Behind the New Brand
The new LIFE. identity grew out of something deeply personal. Losing Dawne changed the direction of my life, but it did not erase the life we shared or end my own story. The red thread represents connection across time:…
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The Miles Before Surgery: Walking 8–10 Miles a Day Before My TLIF Fusion
Before my L4-L5 TLIF fusion on August 4, 2026, I made walking a major part of preparing myself physically and mentally for surgery. On many days, I walked eight to ten miles—not because everyone facing spine surgery should do the same, but because it was somet…
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