Erin Nichols grew up and still resides in the Sacramento area of Northern California. She loves nature, spending time outdoors, reading, and always looks forward to her next adventure. She graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a master's in Speech-Language Pathology. Erin works as a personal trainer and nutrition coach to help others push past the boundaries of their comfort zone and realize their full potential.

ERIN NICHOLS

Sam and Erin were high school sweethearts. They couldn’t wait to start their happily ever after.

When Sam decided to enlist in the Marine Corps in 2003, Erin was thrilled they could fast-track their dream of becoming husband and wife. Little did they know this decision would alter the course of their lives forever. During his third deployment, Sam sustained a severe traumatic brain injury, and the next thirteen years would revolve around his survival.

Years before Sam’s injury, a young Sam and Erin had made a pact to never stop striving to be the best versions of themselves and to embrace life to the fullest—no matter what.

This pact took on a whole new meaning after Sam’s injury, with each day presenting its own challenges. Throughout Sam’s life, Erin did everything in her power to live up to that solemn promise–a vow that has now become the mantra of her own evolving life as she forges ahead without him.

No Matter What is more than a love story—it is a testament to the undeniable power of positivity and a profound lesson in resilience.

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