The Purpose Behind My Platform

By Princess Crystal

When people ask why I started blogging, my answer is simple: purpose.

Not popularity. Not profit. Purpose.

After surviving cervical cancer, becoming permanently disabled, and living every day with chronic pain, I knew I couldn’t stay silent. My story wasn’t just meant to be endured—it was meant to be shared.

So I created PrincessCrystalSays.com—a blog, a platform, and a mission born from pain, perseverance, and faith.

From Survivor to Storyteller

In 2002, I was diagnosed with Stage 2B cervical cancer. The aggressive treatment saved my life, but it left me with irreversible nerve damage, mobility issues, and chronic pain that affects every part of my day. I wear AFO braces to walk. I experience numbness, weakness, and exhaustion—but I’m still here. And that means something.

At first, I didn’t know how to process the trauma. The pain. The grief of the life I used to have.

But then I picked up my pen (okay, my keyboard) and began to write.

Writing gave me my voice back.

And I knew I had to use it for something bigger than myself.

Creating a Space with Heart

PrincessCrystalSays.com is more than a personal blog—it’s a space built for connection, encouragement, and truth.

I created this platform for:

Cancer patients who feel alone in their fight

Survivors trying to rebuild a life that looks different

People with disabilities navigating a world that often overlooks them

Women and Men of faith searching for strength in their struggle

Anyone who needs a reminder that their story still matters

I write about life after cancer, chronic pain, mental health, self-care, relationships, faith, recovery, and everything in between. But at the heart of every post is a simple message:

You are not alone.

The Power of a Story Shared

There is power in being real. Power in opening up about what hurts. Power in being vulnerable—especially when the world tells us to stay quiet.

I’ve learned that when we share our stories, we:

Break shame

Build bridges

Offer hope

And remind others that healing is possible

If my words can give just one person the strength to keep going, then every blog post, every tear, and every late-night writing session is worth it.

My Mission Moving Forward

Through Princess Crystal Says and my support community, DragonStrongCircle.com, I’m on a mission to:

Inspire others through raw, honest storytelling

Empower people with chronic illness and disabilities

Create safe spaces for survivors to connect

Help others find purpose—even in pain

I’m not here to be perfect. I’m here to be real.

I’m not here to impress. I’m here to impact.

And I’m not here just for me. I’m here for you.

You Have a Purpose Too

Whether you’re a survivor, a fighter, a caregiver, or someone quietly carrying pain the world can’t see—your story matters.

Your voice matters.

Your journey matters.

And maybe, just maybe, someone is waiting for your words to help them breathe again.

Join the Mission

If this blog speaks to your heart, I invite you to:

Read, comment, and share the posts that move you

Join the conversation on Facebook or through the Dragon Strong Circle

Reach out and tell me your story

Know that you are loved, seen, and never alone

Together, we are stronger.

Together, we are Dragon Strong.

And together, we can keep showing up—with purpose.

With love and strength,

Crystal Amon

Founder of PrincessCrystalSays.com & DragonStrongCircle.com