The Power of Health and Resilience: My Journey of Triumph
- Cynthia Thurlow
- Feb 22, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 8
Today is a really important day and the closure of a circle in my life. 5 years ago today, I developed the worst abdominal pain I had ever experienced that prompted me to go to the emergency room. I learned that I had a ruptured appendix, pancolitis, and was too sick for surgery. Thus began a 13-day hospitalization fraught with a series of complications, including a small bowel obstruction, peritoneal abscesses and a fistula. I nearly died, but here are the things I learned through this experience:
1. God or the Universe has a plan
On day 5, I felt the presence of God or a higher spirit. He came to me asking what outcome I wanted….did I want to live, or did I want the pain and discomfort to end?
I decided to LIVE and for the rest of my life, I have NO fear. I have the reassurances that all will be ok….despite challenges, adversity, etc…
2. Adversity becomes opportunity if you lean into it
I had already accepted a 2nd TEDx talk. I missed every deadline for the organizers, but part of my mental recovery was on honoring this commitment; a viral talk became an opportunity to encourage others to lean into a strategy to take better care of their health; emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
3. Your key priority is the only focus
My family. Without question. No excuses. My husband and my boys. Everything else is secondary or removed.
4. Health truly is wealth
Had I not been as healthy as I was, I would NOT have had the same outcome. This is confirmed by multiple healthcare professionals… The investment I had been making throughout my lifetime literally helped SAVE my life. Health is currency that can change outcomes. Never underestimate it.
5. Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes.
Going through the trauma of 13-days of hospitalization forced me to deal with some even bigger “demons”… My traumatic childhood. Rampant alcoholism, physical abuse, and emotional abuse.
My health literally saved my life and I’m so grateful for all I’ve learned through this journey of self-discovery these past five years.
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Such an inspiring journey! Stories like this remind us how important timely care is—something we focus on every day at our emergency room in Houston Heights.
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Reading this made me reflect on how much strength we gain through small health wins. I tried intravenous therapy at Global Clinic during a low-energy phase, and the results were real—I felt sharper, more balanced, and finally had the energy to stick with healthier habits. It wasn’t just a quick fix; it gave me a fresh baseline to rebuild from. Stories like this hit home because I’ve felt that shift too—when your body starts cooperating again, your whole mindset changes.