At just 9 years old, Constanza’s life changed forever after being rushed into intensive care with diabetic ketoacidosis. What was first believed to be a COVID complication became a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis — one that would require daily insulin, constant monitoring, discipline, and learning how to hold life in her hands at an age when most children are simply learning how to be kids.

But what amazes me most about Constanza is not just her strength through chronic illness… it’s who she has chosen to become because of it. 💙

Now only 13 years old and living in Cancún, México, Constanza is already using her voice to advocate for children and adolescents in her community. She currently serves as the Technical Secretary of the SIPINNA Advisory Council for Children and Adolescents in Benito Juárez, Quintana Roo, while also helping work toward a diabetes census and education program in her municipality to create greater awareness, access, and support for families navigating Type 1 Diabetes.

And somehow — in the middle of all of that — she continues showing up with grace, courage, intelligence, discipline, and kindness beyond her years.

This episode moved me deeply.

Constanza reminds us that resilience has no age. That leadership can begin in pain. And that even the hardest diagnoses do not get to define the fullness of who we are.

Thank you, Constanza, for trusting The Resilience Files: Unlocked with your story. Your voice matters. Your advocacy matters. And I know your story is going to help so many people around the world feel less alone. 🌎✨

🎙️ Holding Life in My Hands — now part of Season 2 of The Resilience Files: Unlocked.

📍Cancún, México
💙 Type 1 Diabetes Advocate
🎤 Youth Leader
⛸️ Athlete
🌎 Changemaker

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