In 2018, I became very sick, despite my efforts. My hair started falling out, my skin was breaking out, I was gaining weight, & I stopped menstruating. This went on for a period of 9 months. My anxiety and depression were the worst they had ever been, and that is what ultimately lead me to seek help. After visiting three different doctors, I was finally diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. My doctor explained to me that all of my symptoms, including my anxiety and depression, were a result of this disease, & that I was at risk for Type II Diabetes, infertility, heart disease, & endometrial cancer. In an instant, my life became all about watching my blood sugar levels and keeping my hormones balanced.  But, what shocked me the most was the lack of awareness around this disease. After doing my research, I found that 1 in 10 women suffer from PCOS and 75% of those women are underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. I was profoundly grateful for my diagnosis but, also extremely angry. Angry that I wasn't diagnosed sooner, angry that so many other women, like me, were struggling with no hope for relief. I quickly realized that all the changes I was making in my life were preparing me for my higher purpose. I knew I had a long battle ahead of me, but I faced it head on. I educated myself on everything I needed to know about living with this disease. I did everything my doctor told me to do, I listened to my body, and I fought hard. From that point forward, I made it my mission to spread awareness about this disease, to share my successes, & to help as many women as I could, while inspiring so many others to embrace a healthy lifestyle.