Last year, on October 24, I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, my life has changed dramatically for both the worst and the better.

I can still remember laying in the hospital bed, scared s**tless, thinking that I was going to die. After I was told what I had I felt helpless, depressed, and not wanting to live anymore; but I did live. It was a long and winding road but I fought on desperate to not give up and live a new me. Now here here I am living a MUCH happier live style than before: I've lost wight, eat balanced and healthy meals, and became more talkative and outgoing. Though the road ahead of me is rougher still, I will not let this disease take me down and I will fight on.

Remember even if you have been dealt with a horrible disease or crippling injury promise yourself never to give up, even if it seems hopeless just remind yourself to be strong.