Cancer.

The diagnosis hit hard. Surgery. Treatment. Uncertainty.

What was I to do?

The path before me was unfamiliar, and the map I had relied on no longer seemed to apply. In that moment, I realized I needed more than medical treatment alone. I needed care that would nurture my whole person: my body, my mind, and my spirit.

I became an advocate for my own health, learning everything I could about my diagnosis, exploring emerging medical technologies, and considering complementary approaches in the fight against an enemy I could not see. Along the way, I discovered the importance of finding a medical team that would truly listen, collaborate with me, and care for me as a person, not just a patient.

In the days leading up to my first procedure, I sat quietly in my church chapel, surrounded by family and friends. As they prayed over me,   I spoke a simple prayer of my own:

"Lord, if You can use this experience for something greater than me, use it to help others who one day find themselves walking this same path."

In that moment, a vision began to take shape. I envisioned a place where no one would have to face a cancer diagnosis alone. A place rooted in compassionate support, trustworthy education, meaningful connection, and enduring hope. A community where people could find encouragement, grow stronger together, and discover that healing extends beyond medicine.

From that prayer, Your Journey was born.

Over time, that vision became clearer. What started as a personal journey began to transform into a greater purpose. From that purpose, Your Journey was born, a mission to walk alongside others, providing the resources, community, and encouragement needed to navigate their own paths with strength, faith, and confidence.

~Liz Szarkowski, Founder of Your Journey