"I Built Me: Conceptualizing Success In The 21st Century" is my way of sharing support and inspiration to those who may need it. Many children/youth today grow up facing enormous, unfair adversity related to their health. Growing up having faced similar challenges, I've realized that many young patients struggle listening to repeated advice from doctors and/or family members. I wanted to compose my story in such a way where young patients may draw comfort in knowing someone like them has been through what they are struggling with and was able to overcome many of the same challenges.

Each chapter is written to share a message, and or lesson that was very important to my personal growth. I have also made the book hard cover as I have included an activity page at the end of each chapter with questions. I wanted each book to be a journal that can be tailored to help the reader reflect on their own personal situation.

My goal was to create the book I was so desperately searching for during my time of need. To know that someone else had faced and overcome similar challenges, in hopes of helping others navigate their own adversity. For anyone asking themselves the same questions I once did.

To act as a guide, or even as a place to start.