When Things Change
When I return to places or people — whether after time apart or even while I’ve been with them all along — I notice what’s different. Some things improve, some do not; other qualities I loved disappear.
Author Archive for: Danielle Roessle
Entries by Danielle Roessle
A Halloween Experiment
Halloween is a chance to put on a costume and try on other parts of ourselves — our playful side, our adventurous side, or even the parts we usually keep hidden. In many ways, these last two weeks have been similar for me.
Restlessness
I long for adventure without exhaustion, for writing without blocks, for the kind of escape that brings self-insight and clarity.
A New Year, A New Prayer
This year, I’ve found myself praying in a way I never did before. My prayer is simple and real:
Recovery, Painkillers, and Below Deck
While in recovery, I’m letting myself binge episodes of Below Deck, a wildly entertaining show about superyachting where the staff are ridiculously good looking and the guests are either appreciative or completely over-the-top entitled.
Facing Another Surgery
I also wanted to share a quick health update. My nephrectomy is scheduled for tomorrow at 7:30 AM, so by the time you read this, it may already be done.
Learning to Sit With Pain
Pain isn’t as overwhelming as my mind once made it out to be, and I’m beginning to feel a stronger connection to myself.
Friendship That Brings Back the Old Days
A weekend visit with an old friend reminded me of the rare rhythm of friendships that feel like home.
Redefining Discipline
Now, after many medical challenges, my view of discipline has shifted completely. It’s no longer about rigidity or over-control—it’s about adapting to an ever-changing reality.
Finding My Way Back to Myself
For me, it has been hard to maintain identity and self in so many circumstances… But maintaining identity is even harder when faced with sickness, pain, and physical limitations. I never knew I could be tested to this degree.