Defeating Hep C Having Hepatitis C was an enormous obstacle in my life. But, through the advancements in medical technology, emotional resilience, having spiritual faith with family support, I was able to get through the treatments and be cured of the disease. My daughter also struggled and overcame the disease. After being diagnosed with Hep C in 1997, I was in complete denial because I had no physical symptoms of the disease. In fact, I did not believe the physicians at that time. I also could not understand where on earth I could have contracted this disease. Then I realized, I had a blood transfusion as a child while having surgery. After a few years passed, I became pregnant with twins and the realization set in. My daughter