Unstoppable: How Jessica Reid Has Redefined Success While Navigating Society With Sarcoidosis

People with physical limitations value empathy versus sympathy. People need to understand there is a difference. Sympathy involves understanding from your own perspective. Empathy involves putting yourself in the other person’s shoes and understanding WHY they may have these particular feelings. We don’t want anyone feeling sorry for us or having pity on us. However, when people empathize with us, it creates a bridge and more space for genuine healing, understanding, and compassion.

As a part of our “Unstoppable” series, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jessica Reid.

Jessica is a 19-year neurosarcoidosis survivor, a Registered Nurse, and recent Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) graduate. She has an unstoppable spirit and thoroughly enjoys learning something new every day. Advocating on her own behalf to her healthcare team is second nature. She enjoys the opportunity to teach others to do the same. One fun fact about Jessica is that she is a…