Naomi Judd, who sadly passed away on April 30, 2022, was so much more than a country singer. She was an ICU nurse, mental health advocate, spokesperson for the American Liver Association, prolific author, and founder of the Naomi Judd Education and Research Fund to raise awareness about hepatitis C.
In her memoir, “River of Time,” she described her diagnosis of hepatitis C, which she said she unknowingly contracted during her time as a nurse. She said that by 1995, her doctors had told her she was completely free of the virus.
In the memoir, she described feeling like she had lost her
identity when she returned home after a 2010 reunion tour, isolating herself at
her home and dealing with crippling panic attacks. She also said that she had
been dealing with trauma from childhood sexual abuse. She was admitted to a
psychiatric ward at a hospital and spent time in an outpatient treatment
program (Boston.com).
Please enjoy this Nurses Week message from 2020.
Rest in peace Naomi,
Donna
https://www.boston.com/culture/entertainment/2022/05/01/naomi-judd-of-grammy-winning-duo-the-judds-dies-at-76/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLSzJiXa_EE