The recovery milestone nobody talks about

There's a moment in recovery that rarely makes it into the medical pamphlets, but almost every woman I've worked with remembers it vividly: the first time you laugh—really laugh—without pain or worry.

That spontaneous, unguarded laughter is a sign that your body is healing, your nervous system is relaxing, and you're rediscovering joy. 

It's the moment when you realize you're not just surviving recovery—you're beginning to live again.

Recovery is full of milestones, big and small. 

The first shower without assistance. The first time you sleep through the night. The first walk around the block. Each one is worth celebrating, even if they seem trivial to others.

What's been your most meaningful recovery milestone so far? Or what milestone are you looking forward to? 

I'd love to hear about your journey's bright spots.