Though that’s certainly not to say her life is without drama.

These are the reasons Storms has taken a break from “GH” over the years.

On January 7, 2014, she gave birth to her daughter Harper Rose (viaUs Weekly).

Kirsten Storms smiling

Though Storms and Barash have since divorced, the pair remain close friends.

Earlier this year, Storms posted a birthday tribute to her now 8-year-old onInstagram.

“She’s a fierce little female with a mind of her own,” she wrote.

Kirsten Storms taking a mirror selfie

“She’s silly, but also extremely smart …

I love that as the years go by I get to watch her personality continue to grow …

I’m so proud to be her mom.”

Kirsten Storms and daughter Harper posing for a photo

It wasn’t until after her successful surgery that Storms revealed the truth about her absence.

Kirsten Storms putting on make-up

Kirsten Storms selfie

Kirsten Storms selfie with daughter Harper