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63 stories from 5 countries

1. Typed You may be part of my life… but you are NOT my whole life. Tamara · United States
2. Typed Five years ago, I thought you might be the reason my dreams wouldn't come true. Today, I know you're one of the reasons I fight so hard to make them happen. Rylee · United States
3. Typed You may have entered our lives when she was three… but you will never get to decide who she becomes. Jordana · United States
4. Photo So thank you, old friend, for the lessons I never asked for. Nick · United States
5. Typed You are part of my story, Diabetes. You were never going to be the whole thing. Adam · United States
6. Typed In the end, you gave me clarity and purpose. Alex · United States
7. Typed It’s been a long road, and as much as I didn’t want you along for the ride – I guess at the end of the day what I really feel is… PROUD. I’m still here. Sandy · Canada
8. Typed I wouldn’t be the person I am today without your help. Jordan · United States
9. Typed So, diabetes, I can’t say I’m glad we met. But you’ve taught me things I never expected, introduced me to some incredible people, and reminded me just how powerful sharing our stories can be. Lance · United States
10. Typed I will not let you take any more of me or my family. Together we will live life to the fullest while we continue our fight against Diabetes. Marisa · Canada
11. Typed Diabetes is still part of my life, and it always will be. But it doesn't define me, and it never will. Mason · United States
12. Typed But mostly I hate how well I know this disease now, how brave I turned out to be, and how much that I’m proud of all of it. Raegan · United States
13. Typed I’ve stopped trying to be perfect and just try to be consistent. Mike · United States
14. Typed Diabetes, you don’t get to sideline me; instead, I’m in the starting lineup. Mark · United States
15. Typed I was never going to let you decide how big my life could be. Biz · United States
16. Typed You’re part of my story. But you’ll never be my whole story. Alex · United States
17. Typed I didn’t choose you, but I get to choose how I keep moving forward. Aliya · United States
18. Typed I’m still showing up. Still being a mom. Still acting. Still coaching. Still chasing my dreams. Anitaka · United States
19. Typed Diabetes has changed the way I live, but it hasn't changed what I want to accomplish. Ben · United States
20. Typed Through all of the highs and lows, I’m thankful for what I’ve found along the way. Brandon · United States
21. Typed That eight-year-old in the doctor's office wasn't naive. She was just early. Grace · United States
22. Photo You might be part of my life, diabetes, but you don’t get to be my life. Tai’yon · United States
23. Typed I didn't choose to have type 1 diabetes, but I can choose how I live with it. Melania · United States
24. Typed There is so much beautiful life ahead of us. I'm living it now. Kylie · United States
25. Typed You’ve taught me a lot about myself. Mostly that I’m capable of more than I ever thought. Kelsey · United States
26. Typed Every day is a challenge to be the best version of myself that I can be, but that also means that every day is an opportunity for success. Joshua · United States
27. Typed Diabetes is part of my life, but it does not define me or stop me from chasing my goals. John · United States
28. Typed So, thank you for the lessons, the community, and the reminder that taking care of myself isn’t selfish. It’s necessary. Jess · United States
29. Typed Diabetes, you're part of my story. But you're not the author of it. Jenica · United States
30. Typed You’re part of my story, but you’re not the whole thing. Hudson · United States
31. Typed I now run the show. I run my own life. Harrel · United States
32. Typed Diabetes, you're part of my story, but you'll never be the whole story. Hannah · United States
33. Typed Thanks for being a catalyst for the new version of me! Devon · United States
34. Typed You may have changed my life, but you never got to decide how big that life could be. Derek · United States
35. Typed Here’s something I wish you knew about me: I’m more than diabetes. Danilo · United States
36. Typed You’re surely part of my story, but you are definitely not the whole thing. Cooper · United States
37. Typed So Diabetes, if you won’t leave me alone, I’m glad they won't either. Charlotte · United States
38. Typed While I don’t wish this journey on anyone, I’m glad for the community you’ve introduced me to and the ways you pushed me to become a better and healthier version of myself! Bryan · United States
39. Typed And while this life certainly looks different than what any of us expected, I can confidently say that I’m proud of how far we’ve come… together. Brooklyn · United States
40. Photo You are a part of me. But you are not me. Cindy · Germany
41. Typed You know me better than anyone else, and every day I am still learning you. Kya · United States
42. Typed But we decided a long time ago that we were going to build a life so big, you’d feel small, even when the work of managing you isn’t. Emily · United States
43. Typed I will carry you — but I will not let you carry me. Elise · Australia
44. Typed Diabetes, you don't define me, and you never will. Madison · United States
45. Typed So, diabetes, you’re coming with me. But I still have things I want to do, and I’m going to keep doing them. Shelomi · United States
46. Typed So here’s what I want you to know: you’re part of my story, but you’ll never be the whole of it. Maria · United States
47. Typed You may have been my wake up call, but you don’t get to write the rest of my story. I do. Norma · United States
48. Typed And while I can't promise I'll always like living with you, I've learned that I can still love the life we're living. Andrea · United States
49. Typed I’ve learned that you are a part of my life, but you don’t get to define my life. Brittany · United States
50. Photo Diabetes you have created a community of people that are all working together to make the best out of a situation none of us chose! Leo · United States

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