Everyone has his own story to tell.But some stories tell us something more about life, about endurance and just how hard life can be.Now I know, that even sad or hurtful stories don’t always have a bad ending.

About the book

What if your body starts fighting you at a young age? What if you’re forced to start over again and again, while the world continues spinning as if nothing happened?

In this book, I take you into my story – not fiction, not a polished success tale, but the raw reality of living with a chronic illness: lupus. An illness that creeps in silently, attacks your body, and at the same time challenges your identity.

But this book is about more than just lupus. It’s also the story of two hip surgeries before I turned thirty. Of a kidney transplant that changed everything. Of moments when I thought my life would come to a standstill – and yet, I chose to keep going. To build. To give meaning to what once felt meaningless. It’s about doctors who didn’t believe me. About exhaustion that never fades. About pain you can’t unload anywhere. But also about intuition. About sensing your body with razor-sharp clarity, even when medical tests show nothing. And the struggle to be taken seriously.

Still, this isn’t a lament. This is an ode to survival. To vulnerability and strength. To being a woman in a body that often works against you. And to the choices I made to keep believing in a future—despite everything.

My story sometimes stings. It moves. And it might make you pause and reflect on the things you take for granted. But above all, I want to take you into something real – something that lingers.

Life was never easy for me. It often felt like years had been taken from me—but I never gave up.

I was lucky to have some truly amazing people around me: my self-chosen family, my dearest friends, who supported me in every way they could. Giving up was never an option.

I wanted more from life, and I was determined to go after it. I started making plans for the future, even though my mind was overflowing with thoughts and ideas. But I knew I couldn’t do it all at once. So I took it step by step. And somehow—almost by accident—I found myself in the world of photography and modeling.

I became a Glamour Model.

From glamour woman to entrepreneur, I've built a life that reflects both strength and style. I turned my struggles into stories, and my dreams into direction. - a woman who turned resilience into beauty and vision into business.

I achieved this through hard work, endurance, and the strength to rise every time life knocked me down. It hasn’t always been easy, but I’m not a quitter. After every setback, I found a way to stand up again—stronger, wiser, and more determined.

I feel deeply blessed for every person and moment that helped me grow, supported me, or simply believed in me when I couldn’t see my own light. Their kindness shaped my journey.

By sharing my story, I hope to inspire others. To show that if you just hold on, if you dare to believe in yourself—no matter how dark it gets—you *can* rise. You can create beauty from brokenness. You can build the life you dream of. Even today, I’m still working toward my goals. Still dreaming. Still fighting. And I will never stop, because I know now: everything worth having is worth fighting for.

Dare to be courageous. Dare to dream. Dare to fight for what you truly want. You are never alone. Everyone is carrying something unseen.

And you—**you are worthy of so many beautiful things.** You are strong enough to create the life you desire. I believe in you

Book Release Announcement

Coming August 12, 2025 - My Birthday 

A story of survival, strength, and deep transformation.

On this day, I’ll share my truth with the world. The raw, unfiltered journey through chronic illness, pain, and healing. But also through self-reinvention, resilience, and reclaiming power. This is more than a book. It’s a voice for those who were never heard. It’s a light for those who felt alone. It’s a mirror for those who’ve fought silent battles.

Get ready. Because on August 12, 2025, *Out of the Shadows – A Life Beyond Lupus* will finally be born.

With love,

Stephanie XoXo