Conjuring a Resilient Medical Narrative

Can the stories we tell ourselves, and the legends we pass on to our children, instill a sense of control, resilience, and even heroism in the face of disease and hardship?

“Storytelling is a fundamental part of being human. Stories let us share information in a way that creates an emotional connection. They help us to understand that information and each other, and it makes the information memorable.” -Christine Hennebury

One of the most important ways people make sense of the chaotic world arou…