Christine Li
I am a proud mom of two amazing boys, a Stage IV cervical cancer survivor, and the founder of Celebrate Every Breath—an advocacy born from one of the darkest moments of my life.
Before cancer, I was simply a busy working mom who never imagined how quickly life could change. My journey has taken me through unimaginable highs and lows, from a life-threatening diagnosis and severe treatment complications to the lifelong reality of survivorship. Along the way, I learned that healing is not only physical, but also emotional, mental, and spiritual.
During one of my darkest moments, when I felt physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually exhausted, I realized that simply being able to breathe was a gift. That experience inspired me to create Celebrate Every Breath, a heartfelt advocacy dedicated to reminding people to cherish life, embrace gratitude, and find hope in every season. Even while I was still undergoing treatment, one of my greatest sources of strength was seeing the joy and smiles we were able to bring to fellow cancer patients. In helping others, I found purpose in my own journey.
This journal is my way of sharing my story with complete honesty—the victories, the heartbreaks, the fears, the lessons, and the faith that continues to carry me forward. My hope is that these pages remind cancer warriors, survivors, caregivers, and anyone facing life’s challenges that they are never alone, and that every breath we are given is a chance to live with purpose, gratitude, and hope.
More than anything, I hope my story reminds you that no matter what season of life you’re in, every breath is a gift, every day is worth celebrating, and hope is always worth holding on to.