Christine is a multiple hemorrhagic stroke and brain surgery survivor. Like many people, she never thought it could happen to her. A stroke can strike anyone at any age. The impacts from stroke have long tendrils that affect so many more than just the person afflicted. Before her stroke Christine was a metallurgist technologist working in a steel mill and an advocate for women in non-traditional roles. She was a marathon runner and loved having adventures with her family from caving, white water rafting, and skiing. Christine also played bass guitar in two bands.Stroke changed her life in an instant. Christine openly shares all the losses from this life altering event including family challenges, loss of career and even her identity to discovering the gifts within all the trials and tribulations and valuable life lessons. Through all she has learned, Christine is realizing how connected weall are, that we are all students and teachers in life. She encourages everyone to share their own narrative, "We all have a story to tell." Christine has written two personal memoirs, two children's books, with a brainy superhero, hosted a podcast series, and shares her story wherever she can. Her work is dedicated to building stronger connections while encouraging everyone to share their own story. Christine's message includes insights into life with a brain injury and finding hope, resiliency, and our own personal superpower even in the face of overwhelming challenges.