Growing up as a third-culture kid, Carmen often struggled to find a true sense of belonging, feeling caught between cultures and never quite at home anywhere. While navigating these complexities has been challenging, it has also shaped her resilience and adaptability. As a result, she finds joy in traveling the world, reconnecting with different parts of herself while visiting friends and family. In her spare time, Carmen enjoys recording song covers for her YouTube channel and staying active at the gym. Her cancer diagnosis led her to discover a passion for writing, which inspired her to transform her reflections and blog posts into a book. Through her writing, she hopes to help others in similar situations and raise awareness for those outside the cancer community on how to best support survivors.