I thought I might lose my mind. My transformation didn’t come from a book or a single moment of clarity. It came from walking through crisis after crisis—and choosing not to give up. It began with my 88-year-old mom, now 90 and soon 91. After a stroke left her unable to walk and struggling to speak, I became her advocate, her support system, her strength when hers was failing. Day after day, I learned how to care for her, guide her, and believe in her progress even when it se