<p class=ql-align-justify>This book chronicles many cases of adversity that I have been faced with over the course of my life with a primary focus on my struggles and triumphs through a difficult late stage ovarian cancer diagnosis at age 39. I lost my sister when I was 22 years old and my father unexpectedly when I was 30. Through all of this I continue to survive and advance and seek to provide a positive outlook despite a diagnosis that promotes a grim 20% 10 year survival rate. Ultimately through my journey as a long-time athlete I have learned relentless grit and determination combined with discipline and a warrior's mindset that has helped me persevere the last 3.5 years since diagnosis.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>&nbsp;</p><p class=ql-align-justify>At the end of the day I am not a celebrity or any different than anyone else but I am here to share my story of overcoming devastating odds with the hopes of seeing my children grow up.</p><p><br></p>