Welcome friends!! I’m Christa. Over the next several blog posts I will be sharing my story, what brought me to this platform and what has compelled me to share my world with all of you.

Over a decade ago I was thrown into a different world other than any I had known. All that felt right in my word was slowly stripped down, and I was left as a shell of a person. Fast forward to Today, I am thriving and vibrant, a far cry from where I was.

Let me begin…..

11 years ago I was a happy working Mom with two amazing kiddos, an energetic wife living in upstate NY. I am *now* an avid runner, lifelong skier, adore time on any lake I have the joy of exploring and a devout ocean seeker. Also, if you really know me, you know waterfalls are pure mesmerizing magic to me. If you have ever taken a ski trip with me, you will know I LOVE winter waterfalls and you will be stopping for me to snap a few pictures.

As so many of you know at age 28 health is probably not on your radar in a big way yet. We still have the gift of youth and the daily rigors of being a mom keep you fully engaged and health woes far from your thoughts, as it was in my case.

A few months before my 29th birthday, things slowly began to shift. I found a small area of thickening in my breast. NBD, I thought. We will watch that. As I watched “that”, things changed and progressed. I was pulled into the medical system of testing and waiting, more tests followed by more waiting. All of which I sucked at.

All of which sucked the life right out of me. Bye bye vibrant fun mom. Hello distracted, stressed momma. My kids were not fans to say the very least. My husband, I am pretty sure wanted to run for the hills(he did not).

Through what turned out to be multiple surgeries, multiple failed surgeries, meds, genetic testing, more genetic testing, sepsis, reconstructions and deconstructions and a decade later, I was introduced my my worst enemy. One that lived within me. Creating waves of cellular turmoil, keeping me on my toes, and in the offices of my doctors far too often, I met Chek2. I met MTHFR, a rare variety to keep things interesting. I had met my match. But through modern medicine, I finally knew why and how this was happening.

I cannot say at the time, that made me feel more in control or better. But over a decade later, I realize that info garnered by an amazing doctor set me on the path to healing. It set me on the path to self discovery and huge personal growth. It introduced me to the idea that I am enough, as I am. It allowed me to see how truly strong I am, and how my genetics do not define me now, or will they ever again.

I hope you will join me on my journey!

Christa xo