At just 37, Julie Brothers survived a ruptured brain aneurysm that went untreated for 36 hours due to a misdiagnosis. Initially dismissed as a migraine, her “thunderclap headache” and worsening symptoms were actually signs of a life-threatening bleed in her brain.
When she finally reached the ER, doctors quickly diagnosed the rupture and performed emergency surgery. Recovery was long, but Julie defied the odds, returning to work and even completing a 5K. Her story is a reminder to trust your instincts and advocate for yourself when something feels wrong — it could be the difference between life and death.