In November 2013, Giulia received the news of her breast cancer diagnosis. By March of the following year, she underwent a mastectomy, followed by chemotherapy starting in May 2014. While cancer is often linked with death in society, Giulia’s experience was one of renewal and life.

Before her illness, she struggled to give herself unconditional love, but her diagnosis prompted a profound shift in perspective. She learned to perceive each test as an opportunity for growth, with the only requirement being a willingness to learn.