In May 2025, Jackie and Austin sat down with the TODAY show to share their family's story — from the terrifying moment of Jackie's brain aneurysm, through emergency surgery, months of rehabilitation, and the slow, determined road back to the life she's building with Knoxly Rose.
It was the first time many people outside of Jackie's Instagram community heard the full story. And for the family, it was a moment that made the journey feel real in a new way — not just something they were living through, but something that might help others going through their own versions of the impossible.
"She's the glue that keeps us together. She's never asked, 'Why me?' She's always focused on the positive moments."
If you or someone you love has experienced a brain aneurysm, you're not alone. Here are some resources that have helped our family.