“I found myself at 11 and I am so grateful that I did. I had severe scoliosis and had to have a spinal fusion or my lungs would collapse because my rib cage was rotating and putting too much pressure on my organs. I found out just how brave I could be and I learned to appreciate life.
“I got into an exclusive program at the Fashion Institute of Technology and that proved to my family, friends and most of all myself that I could do anything I put my mind to. I have learned that death takes all kinds of victims and that it is okay and natural. I learned that sometimes death comes in the blink of an eye and sometimes it takes months, even years, to turn the corner. Through death I have learned just how strong I am.
“I want people to know that I love my life and I try to keep regrets to a minimum. I want people to know that I believe in a lot and I do not doubt much.”
Katie Morone
