Zoë Eagan

As a ceramicist, I am fighting against Von Hippel-Lindau disease. My first brain surgery in 2024 was the first battle in a war I’ll be fighting for the rest of my life. In recovery, I had no choice but to surrender myself completely. There was no room for the walls I had built, I could not walk, I was not hungry, and I was not bored. It all just felt painful, and I would give any amount of vulnerability to make it go away. But it did show me something, that it felt nice when people cared about me, when I truly let them in. I experienced a type of love I didn’t know I needed, one that came from those who stayed by my side. Human connection is essential. Our brains have evolved to recognize that we do not thrive in isolation. That we travel in packs and conflict never proves to be a one-person job. Our minds crave warmth; there is a persistent longing from the body to be genuinely seen and listened to. I draw inspiration from the beauty of companionship in my life, which pushes me to get back up. I demonstrate my ability to overcome by continuing to create, despite the cards I’ve been dealt. The bad won’t go away simply because you endure it; it’s all too terrifying to do alone, but good thing we don’t have to!
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