Overview

• Potts posted a photo series that includes a hospital scene and a “selfie after chemo,” offering a glimpse into her current treatment days.
• She describes a mix of strong and very difficult days and says she strives to keep her outlook positive, writing that she keeps her glass half full.
• Small rituals help her cope, such as playing the Pirates of the Caribbean theme en route to treatment and treating herself to a pretzel roll and cappuccino after blood draws.
• She leans on walks, yoga, and long-postponed books to regain energy, and she emphasizes support from family and friends.
• Potts says she misses her work and the rhythms of normal life as she pauses political reporting and takes recovery step by step.