In 'Dancing on Broken Glass,' Ka Hancock crafts a profound narrative of a marriage tested by the most extreme of circumstances. Lucy Houston and Mickey Chandler, bound by love despite the burdens of hereditary health issues, tread a delicate path of commitment and understanding. Mickey's battle with bipolar disorder and Lucy's haunting family legacy of breast cancer presents them with a complex maze of life choices. Their vows, meticulously documented and filled with promises of patience and honesty, are designed to navigate the unpredictable nature of their ailments. Despite their conscious decision to forgo parenthood for fear of genetic inheritance, an unexpected twist challenges their carefully structured world, compelling them to redefine the tenets of their love and the essence of sacrifice.