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Courage to Be Me is a raw and uplifting memoir of resilience, self-discovery, and the unyielding strength it takes to rebuild a life. Di shares her journey of seeking validation and self-worth while balancing the demands of nursing, a turbulent marriage, and motherhood. Her world shifts dramatically when she is diagnosed with breast cancer. With honesty and vulnerability, she recounts the physical and emotional toll of the disease, her decision to undergo a bilateral mastectomy, and the solitary path to recovery. Alongside her health battle, Di reflects on the profound impact of her father's death, her mother's struggle with dementia, and the complexities of love, duty, and family bonds. Her professional journey weaves through challenges of workplace bullying, ultimately shaping her understanding of leadership, empathy, and courage. Determined to reclaim her independence, Di takes the leap into business ownership - transforming hardship into purpose and building a legacy of compassionate care. At its heart, Courage to Be Me is a testament to determination, empowerment, and the triumph of never giving up - even when the world insists you are not enough.

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Di Geddes grew up in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, with her parents and three siblings. Nursing became her lifelong calling - a place where she could step out from her mother's shadow and find her own identity.Life brought its share of challenges, including a difficult marriage, a traumatic divorce, and a breast cancer diagnosis just eighteen months earlier. While raising her two boys, Di rebuilt her life amid grief, workplace bullying, and caring for ageing parents.Through it all, her love of nursing, her sons, and the support of family and friends gave her strength. She went on to found Exceptional Care For You, a home care service for NDIS and Aged Care participants, which has grown into a thriving business and a source of empowerment and purpose.Now, as an author, Di embraces the next chapter of her life with curiosity and optimism.

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