The Stories That Soften the Landing

I built my career helping others share their health stories — and in the process, I learned just how powerful story can be when someone’s world is falling apart.

In every interview I did — whether with a patient advocate, a caregiver, or a volunteer — there was a moment that always stuck with me. Right near the end of our conversation, when I’d ask, “Why share your story now?”

And almost every time, they’d say:

“If it helps just one person, it’ll be worth it.”

That line sat in my bones.

Because I’ve been the person looking. Googling. Searching. Hoping to find even one story that looked a little like mine — not for a solution, but for a soft place to land.

When you or someone you love faces a health diagnosis, no amount of academic info or Google search can comfort you like a real story can. Not even a doctor can give you the kind of peace that comes from hearing, "Someone else lived this. And survived."

I became a story steward in those years. And I take that responsibility seriously. Because when shared well, stories connect. They build empathy. They shift hearts and sometimes policy. They let people know they’re not alone.

And in a world that feels increasingly divided, that’s everything.

So when I created Small Adventures Communications, I didn’t just want to offer PR. I wanted to offer care. For the voices that weren’t always spotlighted. For the stories that took courage to tell.

This work isn’t about ego.

It’s about being a bridge.

So someone else can find their footing.

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