Living in New York, Julie Brothers is used to facing challenges—whether it’s chasing her dream career, squeezing onto a crowded subway, or snagging the last slice of pizza after a long day.

But last year, she faced the biggest challenge of all: a battle to survive.

At only 37, Brothers experienced a ruptured brain aneurysm that remained untreated for over 36 hours due to an initial misdiagnosis by doctors.

Brain aneurysms are most prevalent in people ages 35 to 60, but they can occur at any age. Julie Brothers
The dangerous delay put her at serious risk of a second bleed that could have resulted in irreversible brain damage, stroke or even d:eath.

“You know your body better than anybody else,” Brothers told The Post. “You might not be able to pinpoint exactly what’s going on, but if you feel like something’s wrong, you’re probably right.”

Missed signs, major risk
Apart from her high-stress job in TV production, Brothers lived a relatively healthy lifestyle with no major medical problems.

“Before the aneurysm, I think a sprained ankle was probably the worst of my health issues,” she said. But everything changed on the night of April 23, 2024.