Still Becoming

I hold onto faith, keep moving forward, and hope for a better tomorrow.

A life can change in the snap of a finger. Mine did. A traumatic event stripped away the physical freedom I had always cherished. Suddenly I was navigating a different body, processing heavy grief, and trying to figure out what my life was supposed to look like now.

I had to make a choice. I could surrender to what I lost, or I could figure out how to move forward. I chose to start exactly where I was. I found resources, learned new ways to accomplish what mattered to me, and discovered a new purpose in advocating for others.

This book is the story of that adjustment. It looks at how our past experiences and fears shape us. It is a story about faith and getting back to living. I get sad sometimes, but I do not stay there very long. I want to show you that tomorrow can still be a better day.

Why this story matters right now

Hardship is universal, but isolation makes it worse. When you are hurting, you need to know someone else has walked a similar path and survived. This book offers proof that resilience is possible. It provides an honest look at what it takes to rebuild your identity after a profound loss.

It is not a book of hollow promises. It is a practical look at starting over driven by faith. You will see how to seek out the right resources, adapt to your new reality, and eventually help others do the same.

The B.E.C.O.M.E. Journey

Healing is an active process of discovering who you are now.

• B · Belief

  Hold onto your faith when the path ahead looks entirely dark.

• E · Embrace

  Accept your new reality instead of fighting against what you cannot change.

• C · Courage

  Find the strength to advocate for yourself and others in a world not built for you.

• O · Options

  Discover different ways to accomplish the things that matter most.

• M · Momentum

  Keep moving forward even on the days you feel completely overwhelmed.

• E · Endurance

  Outlast the grief and learn to find genuine gratitude in what remains.

What you will discover inside

• How to navigate the immediate aftermath of a major trauma.
• Ways to process profound grief without letting it consume your future.
• Practical insights on advocating for accessibility and disability rights.
• The role past experiences and fears play in your present recovery.
• Strategies for finding new resources when your old methods no longer work.