Before January 23rd 2026, I was active, independent, and always on the go, I lived a healthy fit lifestyle, loved staying busy, and embraced life with energy and excitement.
What I didn’t know was that I had been born with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in my brain. Without warning, it ruptured, causing a brain bleed and aneurysm stroke that left me paralyzed on my right side. In an instant, everything changed. I underwent brain surgery and a little over a month in the hospital and rehab, and began a long, challenging road to recovery with strength.
Today, I’m incredibly grateful to say I’m no longer paralyzed—I can even run (tried once or twice😅..) While I still face coordination challenges, pain, and mental hurdles, I’m continuing to make progress every day and finding my way back to myself.
I’m here because of God, the incredible medical care I received, my brain surgeon, my fighting mindset, and the unwavering support of my family and loved ones, and a very deepened faith that carried me through it all.
Putting God first became my foundation, and on April 12th, I was baptized—a moment that represents not just survival, but renewal, strength, and purpose to him I owe my life and see things a lot differently now both positive and negative (since it’s still so fresh and mentally challenging) at time, but I know I’m a survivor and I’m here for a reason🤍👏🏼🧠
