General Hospital fan favorite Kirsten Storms, who portrays Maxie Jones, shared a deeply personal update with fans about her health and life changes. After her character was sent to a long-term care facility in Boston earlier this year, Storms revealed that her real-life break from the soap wasn’t just about a move — it was about prioritizing her health and peace of mind. This comes after her sudden move to Nashville earlier this year.
Key Takeaways
- Kirsten Storms revealed she has a brain aneurysm and will soon undergo surgery.
- The GH actress relocated to Nashville for her health, happiness, and her daughter Harper.
- Her close friend and former co-star Emme Rylan has been by her side through it all.
A New Chapter in Nashville
In her heartfelt Instagram post, Storms explained that a January brain scan revealed an aneurysm on the right side of her brain. She described the shock of hearing the diagnosis, saying she even joked with her doctors to ease the tension. The discovery followed her 2021 craniotomy, when surgeons removed noncancerous cysts from her brain.
The actress said she recently underwent a diagnostic procedure in preparation for surgery, adding that her friend and former GH co-star Emme Rylan has been with her every step of the way — just as she was during Storms’s earlier operation. The pair, both avid knitters and crocheters, are currently launching their new creative business, Kirsten and Emme, while Storms schedules her next surgery.
Finding Healing and Purpose
Storms reflected that her health issues — combined with years of stress — convinced her that it was time to make major changes. Moving to Nashville, she explained, was about caring for both her physical and mental health, and about giving her daughter Harper a slower, happier pace of life.
She noted that emotional support is essential when facing medical challenges, emphasizing that her friendship with Rylan has been a constant source of strength. Their new crochet venture, she shared, has been both therapeutic and joyful.
Gratitude Amid Uncertainty
Storms used her post to remind fans that life’s hardest seasons can also bring clarity. “Even though my brain seems to be sorta lowkey rebelling against me,” she wrote, “it does allow me to understand that we’ve all got times when things aren’t great. If we can, we do our best to do what’s best for ourselves and loved ones.”
As she prepares for her next procedure, the beloved GH star is focusing on family, friendship, and finding calm in creativity — proving that even offscreen, she embodies Maxie’s resilience and heart.
Soap Hub wishes Storms health and healing as she undergoes this journey.
