Our mission at For the Breast of Us is to uplift women of color affected by breast cancer by sharing stories that educate, inspire and connect. It is our hope that by elevating the collective voice of women of color, we can educate and support each other on our cancer journey, making the road easier for the women diagnosed after us.
Everyone’s cancer journey is unique. Do more than share a list of experiences; be honest, open and authentic and share your true thoughts and feelings about life as you know it.
Whatever “it” is, if you’ve figured out a way to do it successfully, share your secrets with your sisters.
More than likely, you’ve had to figure out a lot on your own. Save your sisters the hassle by sending us resources for our library.
Must be a minimum of 350 words
High-quality horizontal photo to illustrate your blog (optional)
Author photo (required)
Three to four sentence author bio (your preferred name, social media handles)
Appropriate references and attributions
Describe your journey to diagnosis. How did you feel when you were diagnosed? How did you share your diagnosis with friends and family? Explain any challenges you had on your journey and how you overcame them. Share your experiences with medical research of clinical trials. What impact has being a woman of color had on your journey?
Review your favorite clean beauty makeup brands. Give tips on how to look and feel your best during treatment. Share tips on nurturing your hair as it grows back. Show your “go-to” styles for your hair in transition. Give a tutorial on applying lashes, brows, wigs etc.
How are you feeling at this point in your journey? How are your practicing self-care? Explain how you’re managing grief. Has cancer encouraged you to pursue a healthier lifestyle? What exercises would you recommend? What are your favorite healthy meals/snacks/recipes? How has cancer affected your body-image or self-esteem?
How has cancer affected your relationships with your friends and family? Did cancer change how you felt about your career? What have you learned about yourself? What have you learned about others? How has cancer changed your outlook on life?
Not every submission received can be published. We reserve the right to edit your guest blog content as needed. We will be in touch with you should that be the case.
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.
On the Web:
www.breastofus.com
www.breastofusfoundation.org
Email:
hello@breastofus.com
Welcome to our community—where hope thrives, strength is found, and sisters in the fight become family.
