My name is Stephanie Crawford. I am a survivor, an author, entrepreneur and advocate who turned my personal journey into a mission of hope and empowerment. In 2014 after being diagnosed for rectal cancer my life was forever changed when I underwent treatment that resulted in living with an Ostomy. Rather than allowing my circumstances to define me, I embrace my new reality and committed myself to helping others discover that being altered does not mean being broken. As a mother, grandmother and caregiver, I have shown incredible resilience, balancing life while pursuing higher education in nursing and building two businesses. My inspiring story is captured in my book called. I lived in the what if I’m living in my now my journey through rectal cancer, where I share my challenges, triumphs, and lessons of perseverance. Out of my journey I founded New beginnings living with a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support education and resources to ostomates and their families. The mission of New Beginnings is to empower individuals to embrace life confidently with an ostomy while raising awareness, breaking stigmas, and fostering a community of compassion and understanding. My life is proof that adversity can be transformed into purpose. Through my work and advocacy, I continue to uplift and inspire, reminding others that new beginnings are always possible