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My Life-Changing Experience

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by Martin Hospina

Diagnosed in 2011, with a meningioma that had to be removed surgically. It was too big for radiation treatment.After several surgeries, 2011-2016, I had to relearn to walk, talk, even use the toilet by myself. My wife divorced me and I got kicked out of my house.

My parents took me and after several years, I am still fighting.

And that’s my word of hope for people experiencing similar situations. Never give up and continue fighting. Life is difficult and challenging, but we must move forward and never give up.

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