Lisa Thompson

"...Cancer taught me many things – about myself, about relationships and my priorities. When I was diagnosed, I was just starting to feel like a legit climber, I felt that cancer threatened that. And I was determined not to let cancer dictate my priorities..."

"...When I’m really struggling or feeling overwhelmed, I tell myself to just take one step, just do one thing to move forward..."

"...When I’m stuck, I also remind myself that I wouldn’t be in this situation unless I had the ability to move through it. I also know that every challenge is meant to teach me something. And sometimes that lesson isn’t obvious for a long time, but it’s still there. I see challenges as opportunities, sometimes painful opportunities, for growth..."

"...I live by the motto that no one gets to define my boundaries except for me..."