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Lisa Thompson
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Lisa Thompson (born 1973) is an English children's book author.
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...Cancer taught me many things – about myself, about relationships and my priorities. When I was diagnosed, I was just starting to feel like a legit climber, I felt that cancer threatened that. And I was determined not to let cancer dictate my priorities...
...When I’m really struggling or feeling overwhelmed, I tell myself to just take one step, just do one thing to move forward...
...When I’m stuck, I also remind myself that I wouldn’t be in this situation unless I had the ability to move through it. I also know that every challenge is meant to teach me something. And sometimes that lesson isn’t obvious for a long time, but it’s still there. I see challenges as opportunities, sometimes painful opportunities, for growth...
...I live by the motto that no one gets to define my boundaries except for me...
Interview with Lisa Thompson for Writer's Life Magazine