In your own words tell us about an instance when you had a perplexing, confusing, or surprising experience with your own health.

When the male doctor gaslit me into telling me everything was fine when I had a lump in my breast. This impacted my day to day life because It was challenging as a 19 year old having to advocate for my health when an experienced doctor couldn’t refer to a specialist.

How did this event or journey impact your day-to-day life?

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If you could go back and tell your previous self something you know now about this health issue or journey what might that be?

To breath. La vida es solo una.

Can you share any strategies or support that aided you in overcoming this health issue or journey, or are helping you to work through it, in terms of physical and/or mental well-being?

Honestly, I continue to struggle everyday with stomach issues and will for the rest of my life. There are good days and some very bad days. I have a wonderful support system in my family and friends! I am just so thankful that I don’t have cancer and that keeps me fighting everyday!