Gladys Morales shared their story at the CancerCon 2025’s Storytelling Open Mic.

Navigating blindness and a life-altering illness, Gladys shares how she chooses to focus on joy, connection, and living fully, turning what could be a tragedy into an inspiring narrative of personal growth and positive transformation. Her story is a raw, honest, and ultimately uplifting exploration of how we can choose our response to life’s most challenging moments.

“The difference for me today is, how will I choose to live my life?”