The most challenging part of being a caretaker is being a neglectful caretaker of your own mental and physical being; if you are not emotionally capable yourself, you are incapable of fully taking care of someone else.
It was my time to lean on the very same people who depended on me. In my head, there was no way that everyone wasn’t going to be there and support me in any way they could. However, that is not what happened.
When I stop to think of the bright side, I think of my husband, my co-survivor. During active treatment, I was so focused on myself that I didn’t stop to think about how afraid he must be. But I noticed what he did. He took care of me.
After fighting breast cancer, my oncologist highly recommended that I transition to healthier eating habits consisting of more fruits and vegetables, less meat and dairy.
Preparing for surgery can be a scary and exciting time…whether this is happening at the beginning of your cancer diagnosis, the middle or the end, it’s one more mountain to climb, and climb you will!
Shame has been used to control the minds and bodies of Black, Indigenous, and all People of Color since colonization. It has been passed from one generation to another in many different ways…Life is too short and too difficult to carry around the extra baggage that comes from shame.
One thing to keep in mind is that protecting one’s peace is going to look different for everyone! What is important is that you find something that works for YOU.
Your journey is tailormade for you; every twist and turn was strategically placed to build endurance, stretch your faith and move you closer to your goal.
To the woman whose name isn’t mama, but so desperately wants to be called that beautiful word, Mother.
They are outspoken, intelligent, independent, unapologetically themselves, and strong… but what does “strong” mean anyway?
Your voice, your story, and your support can make a difference. Join For the Breast of Us in our mission to empower, support, and advocate for women of color across the globe. Together, we can create a future where every woman has the resources and support she needs to overcome breast cancer.
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Welcome to our community—where hope thrives, strength is found, and sisters in the fight become family.
