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General Hospital Spoilers: Kirsten Storms Shares Emotional Holiday Health Update — Will Maxie Jones Return Soon?
General Hospital fans received a heartfelt and reassuring update this holiday season as Kirsten Storms, who plays the beloved Maxie Jones, broke her recent social media silence to speak directly to viewers about her health, her time away from the show, and the possibility of returning to Port Charles.
Storms has been on a leave of absence from the ABC daytime drama while she relocated to Tennessee and continued addressing serious medical concerns related to her brain health.
In a recent Instagram post, the actress shared a candid update after seeking a second medical opinion, giving fans clarity after weeks of concern and speculation.
The actress began her message with warm holiday wishes, greeting her followers and reflecting on the winter season. Though she joked about usually complaining about the cold, Storms admitted she’s actually enjoying it — especially after experiencing snow flurries for the first time.
Born in Florida and later living in California, she couldn’t hide her delight at seeing snow, even if it melted instantly.
After the lighthearted opening, Storms turned to the topic fans were most eager to hear about: her health. She revealed that she recently met with a new neurosurgeon in St. Louis to discuss her brain aneurysm.
According to the doctor, she is currently in a “gray zone” medically. While the aneurysm is not extremely small, it also does not require immediate surgery.
Storms explained that the situation is essentially a “wait and see” scenario. She has two options: closely monitor the aneurysm or move forward with a coiling procedure.
The neurosurgeon assured her that she is not in immediate danger, easing fears of a sudden emergency. “It’s not a ‘this is going to burst tomorrow’ situation,” she shared, calling the news a huge relief.
Despite the positive outlook, the decision is not an easy one. Storms admitted she is hesitant to rush into another operation, especially given her past experiences.
She referenced her 2021 craniotomy and the visible scars from that surgery, explaining why the topic remains emotionally difficult for her. She also reminded fans that she underwent another surgical procedure earlier this year, adding to her understandable caution.
As she weighs her next steps, Storms took time to thank fans for the overwhelming support she’s received. Messages, shared stories, and words of encouragement from followers have helped her more than she realized.
While she’s comfortable being playful and humorous online, she acknowledged that addressing health rumors and her personal fears publicly can be challenging.
In her signature self-aware humor, Storms joked about switching to decaf coffee and suggested her psychologist might call her reluctance to dwell on the topic “avoidance.” Still, she closed her message on a hopeful note, wishing everyone happy holidays and teasing that she may return to General Hospital soon.
For now, fans can take comfort in knowing that Kirsten Storms is not in immediate danger and is carefully considering her options with medical guidance.
While her return as Maxie Jones remains uncertain, the door to Port Charles is clearly still open — and viewers will be ready whenever she walks back through it.
