The Story of a Smile
The Story of a Smile  
Podcast: A Slight Change of Plans
Published On: Mon Nov 11 2024
Description: Soon after giving birth, writer Sarah Ruhl developed a severe case of facial paralysis. The left side of her face drooped, she couldn’t blink or raise her eyebrows, and she could no longer smile. Sarah shares what it was like to lose her smile and how her relationship to her face, and with her loved ones, has changed over the years.  You can follow Maya @DrMayaShankar on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.