If the mention of Jesus makes you uncomfortable — If the idea that I believe in something bigger than myself makes you cringe — If reading this made your fingers itch to type some passive-aggressive bullshit about “organized religion” or “delusion” or “I didn’t know you were one of those people” — Then get the hell off my page.

Seventy days after nerve damage from diabetes stole part of my vision, I walked into CrossFit to fight for my life. This is my raw, unapologetic journey through pain, redemption, and refusing to let this disease win.