A short story about Me

There is always one defining moment in a person’s life that shapes their journey, their destiny, and their purpose. For some, this realization comes early; for others, it may take years. For me, that moment arrived when I was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer during the fourth month of my second pregnancy. It was the most terrifying, heartbreaking experience of my life—yet, in that darkness, I found the greatest awakening

Who Am I? My Journey to Self-Discovery

I am a Bulgarian woman who moved to the UK in 2008, chasing a better life and future. Like many, I studied one thing in university but earned my living doing something completely different. I built a life, got married in 2016, and now have two beautiful children. But despite all these milestones, I had not yet found my true purpose.

That all changed the day I received my cancer diagnosis.

From Healing to Teaching: How Mindfulness Transformed My Life

The Day That Changed Everything

Life as I knew it came crashing down. I was four months pregnant, grieving the loss of one of my identical twin sons in the womb, and now facing an aggressive form of breast cancer. It was the most devastating, terrifying day of my life.

And yet, it was also the day I reached my greatest realization—one that would change my path forever.

I had two choices:

❌ Fall into fear, resentment, and despair being a victim

OR

✅ Shift my perspective, take control, and heal from within

I chose to surrender, accept, and embrace my healing journey with everything I had.

How Mindfulness Helped Me Heal

The day after my diagnosis, I took a long walk in nature with my husband. I breathed in the fresh morning air, feeling more present than I had in years. I then sat down for my first deep meditation in months.

Something powerful happened.

✨ I found gratitude.

✨ I surrendered to the experience, instead of resisting it.

✨ I realized that cancer was not my enemy—it was my wake-up call.

This was my wonderful path, and I wasn't going to feel like a victim of it. Instead, I took full accountability for my health, recognizing that my past lifestyle had contributed to this moment and that a deep shift is needed. And if I had contributed to it, I could also change it.

Taking Control of My Healing Journey

In the modern world, doctors often tell patients that “cancer just happens,” implying that there’s nothing they could have done to prevent it. While this may seem compassionate, it strips people of their power.

✅ Taking accountability for your health is not self-blame—it’s self-empowerment.

✅ Every choice we make—our food, movement, mindset, and emotions—affects our vibration, life energy, and overall well-being.

✅ If I had contributed to the conditions that allowed cancer to grow, I could also create the conditions for healing.

And that’s exactly what I did.

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