"Fear is Not My Future" by Alicia Seicshnaydre

Today on Still I Rise, we meet a woman whose story reminds us that sometimes, life’s most unexpected storms reveal the deepest strength within us.

Before cancer, Alicia walked what she calls “a well-marked trail.” She planned her steps carefully, trusted in her faith, and believed that with enough preparation, she could stay safe and steady. But then came the flood — a sudden, life-altering diagnosis that swept away her sense of control and forced her to face her deepest fears.

What Alicia discovered in that flood was not defeat, but deliverance. She learned that faith isn’t about staying dry — it’s about trusting the One who keeps you afloat when the waters rise. Her story is a testimony of courage, surrender, and gratitude — a reminder that even when life divides us into “before” and “after,” God is faithful through it all.

And there’s something else beautiful about Alicia’s journey — her deep gratitude for her husband, Craig. In a world where illness sometimes divides, Craig stood firm. He became her anchor, her steady companion when the ground gave way. So tonight, as we celebrate Alicia’s story, we also honor the men like Craig — those silent warriors who stand by their women, who love through fear, and whose faithfulness becomes part of the healing itself.

Alicia’s story is called “Fear Is Not My Future,” and her words will leave you believing that even when the floodwaters rise — grace will always carry you through.