My breast cancer journey has been a path I never imagined walking. What began with hope for curative treatment shifted into the reality of stage 4, with words like “metastatic” and “spread” reshaping my future in an instant. The treatments—surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation, and endless medications—tested both my body and my spirit. There were moments of grief, anger, and fear, but also moments of laughter, resilience, and deep clarity. Through it all, I’ve learned that strength isn’t about pretending to be unshaken—it’s about finding a way to keep moving forward, even while carrying the weight of uncertainty.