The Reinvention of Me Part 3

My life-long dream of being a practicing physician was stripped from me in an instant, but stepping up to the plate, even when I was afraid of striking out, has taught me how to “step out and find out!” I L.I.V.E  every day and as a result I will leave behind a legacy that will hopefully allow others to journey along a path that is not so harsh, not as lonely and not nearly as painful.

The Reinvention of Me Part 2

For years, I was seen as the invincible physician. Now as a “patient-physician” I’m a stronger advocate for better health awareness and the need for a cure. My diagnoses and treatment have taken away one of my greatest fulfillments in life which was the hands-on care of my patients. But after careful re-consideration of what I still have rather than what I’ve lost, I have a brand new focus and mission in life.

My Journey through Grief and Loss

As long as I have experienced success, I have shared and helped others in need. But in February 2009, it the midst of chemotherapy for a recent breast cancer diagnosis, a newly diagnosed potentially life threatening congenital heart defect and still days from the death of my mother, I was now the one in need. It didn’t seem to matter, though, that I was managing grief and waging my own fight against death of body and mind. The people who needed help didn’t hesitate to ask.

Dr. Sheri delivers commencement speech at the 2015 Weinberg College Convocation

Dr. Sheri brought tears, laughter, inspiration and motivation to the eyes, hearts and minds of the thousands of people who attended the convocation. This internationally diverse audience included people of all ages, ethnicity, and nationality who traveled from nearly every continent to celebrate the graduation of nearly 1000 graduates from the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences of Northwestern University.

Chicago Tribune Printers Row 31st annual Lit Fest

Dr. Sheri was a featured presenter and author at the 31st annual Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest, that took place on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. The Lit Fest is a two-day literary extravaganza featuring more than 300 participants, 175 literary programs, and 150 booksellers. She followed her phenomenal keynote with a signing her newly released memoir for attendees. Many came and were inspired and learned how to L.I.V.E!