Back to It: I Took a Break and Now I’m Back (haha…get it?)

Credit: Alex Adams Photography

This won’t surprise you, but I’ve been out for a minute. A lot has happened since I’ve written (in April of 2019):

I had a liver tumor removed.
I helped take a company public (whoo!!)
I got pregnant with our son.
That pregnancy was very difficult, I had complete previa, and was on bedrest.
I gave birth mid-March 2020, right as the lockdowns began (We were on the front page of the Salt Lake Tribune!).
Ya know…the whole 2020 thing. We bought a cabin. That was nice.
2021 brought job changes, panic attacks, and general difficulties.
2022 was survival mode.

And…here we are. Things are better. Our son is almost 3 years old. Our daughter is 6.

And now, I’m ready to write again.

After a break from writing, it can be difficult to get back into the swing of things. It feels daunting, and I get lost in the sea of thoughts and ideas. However, I am excited to get back here and regain that passion for the craft.

Credit: Alex Adams Photography

For me, that passion comes from the ability to write about important topics that can make a difference in people’s lives. Readers of this blog know I love to write about my experience with survival after a spinal fusion and the resulting chronic pain. Most importantly, I’ll share how to stay active and as functional as possible.

I have spent time researching and learning about spinal fusions, chronic pain, and alternative treatment options. I am excited to continue to share my knowledge and help educate others about this important topic.

I’m making a commitment to posting more regularly and creating spaces for questions and requests. I’ll have a newsletter to accompany this blog and will be working on building an online community as well.

Tell me how you’re doing and what you’re interested in. Looking forward to this!

Tarah Neujahr Bryan

I'm from Montana and despite living in six different states, Montana is still my heart's home. I have passion for many things in life, including my beautiful daughter and son, my amazing husband, Nebraska Football, playing softball, hiking, healthcare policy, aviation, running, yoga, reading, outdoor life, animals, hiking, sports, and so much more. It's always growing and changing. I have a BA in History, with a minor in Sociology from Montana State- Billings and an MA in Journalism and Mass Communications (specialization in Marketing, Communications, and Advertising) from the University of Nebraska.