Baddie x 2: Growth Through Conversations | “Going Home to Die of Metastatic Breast Cancer Was Not an Option.”
She was told there was nothing more to do and to just go home and prepare herself.
She was told there was nothing more to do and to just go home and prepare herself.
Every year parents struggle to hold back tears as they drop off their children for their first day of kindergarten. The truth is, it’s harder for us parents than it is for the kids, but what about the moms who have survived breast cancer
My hope in sharing my story is to offer encouragement and remind others that we can get through the hardest of days.
We all have scars whether physical, mental, or emotional. These scars can make us or break us. It is our responsibility to find the beauty of life and survival in our scars to help us transform and grow.
I’m a thriver because each and everyday I am pushing through the odds to beat this thing and live a long prosperous life with me and my family.
SEVEN medical professionals told me to terminate my pregnancy. WE refused.
With only a one in five chance of surviving beyond five years, I’m so blessed to still be here thriving, 15 years after my initial diagnosis.
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.