Jennifer recounts the harrowing first day in the PICU, where her world shifted, offering encouragement and hope to parents facing the same life-altering moment.
This digital story is based on the first chapter of her book When Your World Stops; Finding Hope in Your Child’s Medical Journey. She wrote this resource to help families navigate the challenging transition into the medical world.
Day 1 marks the beginning of an extraordinary journey—where everything familiar is stripped away, and parents are thrust into an overwhelming new reality. Jennifer recounts the heartbreak and helplessness of her first day in the PICU with her newborn son, whose life depended on immediate and critical care. Her story offers a message of shared strength and solidarity for families navigating this unimaginable transition. “You are not alone,” she reminds us, “and you can face this one day at a time.”
A digital story is a short movie that blends a storyteller’s voice, carefully curated images, and music into a finished digital video between three and five minutes long.
To learn more about Jennifer’s journey or order your copy of her book, visit https://jennifersiran.com/
