The journey that Mizah and I went through – Mizah as a cancer fighter, and myself as a caregiver – was helped along by not just families, friends, and medical professionals. We also leaned on the generous sharing of experiences by others who have gone through this arduous journey to get us through it. Their stories gave us guidance through the mental and emotional battles that accompanied the physical challenges, and listening to them offered us hope, strength, comfort, and wisdom. It also reminded us that although many do not understand what we have to go through, there are many others who do.
This list is for you and your loved ones. I tend to consume media across disciplines, perspectives, and faiths so that I can form my own position and approach to things. Your mileage from these might differ but I do hope it helps you in some way.
:: If you have other resources to add to this list, please send me a DM (@adibjalal) on IG, Twitter or email ~ hello@adibjalal.com
Podcasts
Videos
Heal – A Documentary
TED talk video by cancer survivor, Suleika Jaouad
TED talk by creator of Terrible, Thanks for Asking podcast, Nora McIrney
Books
The Art of Letting God by Mizi Wahid
Chasing Daylight: How My Forthcoming Death Transformed My Life by Eugene O’ Kelley
That Good Night – Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour by Sunita Puri
When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
Radical Remission by Kelly A. Turner, PhD
A Year to Live – How to Live This Year as If It Were Your Last by Stephen Levine