Hey PHAT Girls, Happy Pinktober!
I know that all of you are aware that the month of October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Although myself and many others work hard to increase awareness daily, we go extra hard in October because the world is more engaged and it is easier to grab the attention of the masses. This attention is without question vital because it garners the support needed as we fight for a cure.
While there are tons of statistics and other information that I can share, that is not what I am here to do today. It isn’t that the information lacks importance or that I don’t want to enlighten other women; the reason is that I see the need to do more. Truth is, there are stats and information being shared everywhere right now, not to mention Google filled with everything you need to know about anything. So, not stats here, just a real look at breast cancer that not everyone is familiar with.
Today I want to shine light a few women that offer what women battling breast cancer need most, inspiration. As a breast cancer survivor, I experienced many of the emotions and hardships that accompany this disease. While I had the love, support and prayers of many; my understanding and healing came from women who were battling with me and survivors. I know that no matter what the diagnoses is or where a woman may be in her journey, witnessing other women be champions in the face of this opponent is food that the soul needs.
The women that I am sharing with you today are the face of breast cancer that is not often seen publicly. While it is no secret that breast cancer is deadly and ugly, we attempt make it cute with all the little pink ribbons. However, these women share a truth that the world needs to see. Their truth is that they are bold and breastless and while breast cancer took their breast, it didn’t shake their faith or break their spirits. Their messages are strong, encouraging and they inspire other women to continue to fight.
I know you agree that these woman are beautiful in every way and that the absence of their breast doesn’t change that one bit. Their scars tell a story that all women need to absorb… WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU, MAKES YOU STRONGER!