How my story begins: I went to doctor because I was late, only to find out that I was pregnant with my baby girl. When they tested me they found cancer cells on my cervix. After two doctor appointments, I was told it was cervical cancer and It spread. So I was given the option to have my daughter and no more kids. Or not to have her. Well, I had her and then had a total hysterectomy. Then I had to start radiation treatment which was not good. My body went through so much; not be able to eat and other things. There is so much more that happened.

Life before my diagnosis: I was a single mother, working and attending school.

How I felt after diagnosis: I felt angry. Why didn't they catch this earlier? I was alone and scared. What's going to happen to my son? I cried for a long time.

Telling my family and friends: It was hard telling my mother because me and her wasn't talking during my pregnancy. Thank God my brother was there to help me through it a little. Then when my daughter was born, I told my family and they were very supportive but it was still a challenging.

My treatment: I had radiation treatment for two - three months. It made me weak, nauseated and irritable. Plus I was taken care of my pre-mature baby girl. Oh then I had to have TPN bags sent to me so I could get the nutrients in my veins.

How I felt after treatment: Sleepy and discomfort because I was always in the bathroom.

What was most difficult for me: Getting to the doctor's office and dealing with reactions from the medicines. Plus I started menopause when I was 28 and still going threw it.

What I did to help myself: Prayed and talked to God.

My life after cancer: I'm still dealing with health issues and I get tested every year. I'm thankful that I'm still alive. I have been in and out of the hospital since then because of the cancer and that's my issue now.

Where I am today: I'm living in my townhome recovering from being sick again since COVID so my body is trying to get back to normal.

What I want other women to know: Life isn't over because you have this disease and if you know your body and listen to the doctors, you will get through it. God is with you always.

How I will try to help others: I will tell them what I went through and how I believe I got to this place in my life. I will educate others on taking care of their bodies and being careful before they have unprotected sex.