Ten years ago my life changed forever. I was set on a different path, not one that I chose or even believed I could embrace. It wasn't what I wanted for myself, my kids, or my family. It wasn’t ever a part of my plan but it suddenly became my reality. Author, advocate, in patient, and impatient I pushed back and pushed boundaries. I lost hair, I gained weight and I found myself. Five years ago the monster I thought I beaten swept back into my life. I doubled down. I fought harder and became fiercer. Body parts cast away in the name of survival. Hair made its exodus again and in the face of fear I now roared. I’m just one member in a formidable army of game changers, fighters, survivors, and