10/21/2025
MY STORY: Those who know me know that I usually stay away from posting personal things about my life or my family. My posts are normally motivational, funny, business related or just random things.
But it’s October again | Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and every year I’ve shared something to honor it. This time, though, I hesitated. Not because I’m hiding from my story, but because I’m naturally private. And if you know me well, you know I’m not one to procrastinate, quite the opposite, actually. Yet for some reason, I just couldn’t get myself to share this part of my life… until now.
Last June, I was diagnosed. With the love and strength of my incredible family, In October (ironically month of awareness) I faced it head-on and went through treatment that asked for more courage than I ever expected. It made me even stronger than I already was, maybe because caregiving has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. From growing up with an ill sister to being the caretaker for both my parents through their journey with Parkinson’s, and that experience shaped everything about who I am and the work I do today. As much as I love helping families find care and peace of mind, my days are often filled with the weight of their stories, the challenges, the emotions, the heartbreak that comes with aging and illness. This time, though, life reminded me that even those who care for others need to pause and care for themselves, too.
I share this now because I’m deeply thankful for life, for support, and for early detection. And because I want to remind every woman out there: please, get your annual screenings . Even if you feel fine. Especially if you feel fine. Preventive medicine saves lives, it saved me from further complications.
And maybe it’s no coincidence that this October found me on a fall road trip through the mountains…a journey that gave me the space, peace, and courage I needed to finally share my story.
So this October, I celebrate awareness, gratitude, and the kind of quiet strength that comes from caring deeply, for others, and now, for myself 💪💖 🙏🏼.
