Real people. Real stories.

Sunny dreamed of being a dancer until Crohn's forced her to rethink the future she imagined. Living with Crohn's has shaped her — but it doesn't define her. From nursing to podcasting to jewelry-making, Crohn's is just one part of Sunny's story.

At 57, Steve never expected a Parkinson's diagnosis to become part of his story. There was shock and worry at first, but one thing was clear: Steve wouldn't let Parkinson's define him. With the support of his community, see how Steve leaned into life with renewed energy through boxing, DJing, learning German and more.

When Tami was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer, she decided her disease wouldn't become her identity. From day trips to jigsaw puzzles to support groups, Tami said yes to new adventures and chose to define her days — and herself — on her own terms.