Chelan N.

By conquering challenges I am tougher in mind and body more now than ever before in my life.

I am a 3rd generation strong woman.

Our destiny is often set out for us long before we can see what the future holds.

My grandmother was a single mom with three young children. She met my grandfather and then had my mother.

My mother was a single mom to me since I was 8 years old, and theoretically long before this even during her marriage to my
father.

These two generations of courageous women before me are survivors and thrivers – and undoubtedly have shaped me into the woman and mother I am today.

Despite giving my marriage and family my greatest unconditional love, dedication and forgiveness…I am a single mom also.

I know no matter what happens I have built a career as a physician where I can always provide for myself and my son.

By conquering challenges I am tougher in mind and body more now than ever before in my life.

I pray my son will see me as a role model for grit and determination, to strive for excellence and not perfection, and understand how to sensitively and lovingly slay bad-assery into the world around him.

I stand strong with my son Rami by my side.