As an ER nurse, I often found myself trapped in the cycle of suppressing and compressing my emotions and experiences. Pushing through challenges, all while living in survival mode. My journey took a turn when I faced my own health struggles, and becoming a patient, navigating the system through a pituitary tumor resection followed by radiation. This experience taught me the invaluable lesson of support over pride. As I began to peel back the layers of my life, I became more self-aware, reclaiming my energy and learning to care for myself. My strength and hope lies in God, to whom I give all power and glory too.