The Memoirs of J.L.

08/27/2026

Back pain and Multiple Myeloma often go hand in hand, and this is something I know all too well.

I’m sharing this because sometimes what we’re feeling is hard to explain to other people. It isn’t always “just back pain.” Myeloma can affect the bones and spine in very real ways.

For those living with Multiple Myeloma, and for the people who love and support us, information like this helps others understand a little more of what this journey can look like. ❤️

Back pain with myeloma can feel sharp, sudden, or like an ache that just won’t go away and it may have more than one cause.

Learn what could be behind the pain, how others describe it, and which treatments may help bring relief. Read more about back pain and myeloma.

08/24/2026

Leave it to me to find something funny while sitting in the hospital.

The Ativan had me side-eyeing those curtains like they were doing too much. 😂

This clip is from Episode 20 of My Journey with Multiple Myeloma.

Full episode is live now on YouTube. 💜

08/24/2026

Episode 20 Part 2 is scheduled for Thursday, August 27th. 💜

I’m still in the hospital seven days later, still waiting, and still trying to make it through with a little humor.

This is the continuation of Episode 20, and it’s part of the story I almost forgot how hard it was to live through.

Still in the Hospital | Seven Days Later... What’s Going On?

Coming Thursday on YouTube.

08/23/2026

Sometimes you know something isn’t right before you even have all the answers.

This is a short clip from Episode 20 of My Journey with Multiple Myeloma.

Full episode is live now on YouTube. 💜

The Memoirs of J.L.

08/20/2026

I’ve always talked about having lots and lots of photos and not knowing what to do with them.

Well, I decided to start sharing some of them with the world.

I officially started my year-in-review memory series. 💜

First up: 2015.

Just photos, videos, family, trips, smiles, and little pieces of life I’m thankful I still have saved.

It may not be perfect, but it’s mine. And that’s really the whole point.

2015 | A Year of Moments & Memories is now on YouTube.
Watch here:

Starting my little year-in-review memory series with 2015.Just ph...

08/19/2026

New article is up on Substack. 💜

This one came from a short clip in one of my treatment day videos where I talked about still wearing my mask back in 2021.

Watching it now made me think about what has changed, what hasn’t, and the places where I still wear one today.

And yes... there are also places where I probably should wear one, but don’t. Lol.

Read: Do I Still Wear My Mask?

Link in Bio

08/19/2026

Confirmation that what you’re doing is working really is the best boost in your confidence.

Sometimes you don’t need a big announcement. You just need that one sign that says, “Keep going. It’s working.”

And today, I’m taking that as my sign. 💜

AI image. Message is mine.

The Memoirs of J.L.

08/19/2026

I did a thing. 💜

I officially started The Memoirs of J.L. on Substack.

My first article is live now. It’s my welcome post, my “come on in” moment, and the beginning of another way for me to share my stories.

You can read it through the link in my bio or scan the code on the second slide.

https://thememoirsofjl.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-memoirs-of-jl?r=8x7rq0&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

Welcome to The Memoirs of J.L.

08/14/2026

Welcome to my world! 😂

08/13/2026

Just to clarify, this is a real photo of me. I only made a few edits to the image, which is why Facebook labeled it as AI. 😊

Off to another doctor's appointment... and yes, I'm getting my steps in while I'm at it. 😄

People sometimes ask how I keep smiling.

The answer is simple: I'm alive.

Life has thrown me some tough challenges, but it has also given me another day to laugh, love, create, and keep moving forward.

Life is good.
God is good.
And I'm thankful for both. ❤️🙏