“And it was okay to be scared. The bravest thing I’ve ever done was show up for treatment, over and over, to tear myself down in order to build back cancer-free. The bravest thing was choosing to fight through the fear.”
Even though I don’t have breast cancer, could relate to this as my daughter is currently in treatment for leukemia. You’re not kidding when you say it’s scary to think about chemo hitting the bloodstream and how powerful it is.
“And it was okay to be scared. The bravest thing I’ve ever done was show up for treatment, over and over, to tear myself down in order to build back cancer-free. The bravest thing was choosing to fight through the fear.”
Yes it was, this was really beautiful, thank you.
This line stood out to me as well! As a fellow (young) cancer survivor, Melanie’s essay brought back all the good and icky feels.
🩷 Same!
Thanks for reading, Naomi!
Melanie, I am afraid of butterflies, and that feels right on par with ferns 😂.
Oh my gosh can you imagine if a butterfly landed on a fern!?! *gasp*
Nightmare fuel 😂
Kendra, I am also afraid of butterflies!! Glad I’m not the only one 😂❤️
Oh my gosh!! I never thought I’d “meet” someone else with this phobia. Day made, lol.
LOL! 😂
Even though I don’t have breast cancer, could relate to this as my daughter is currently in treatment for leukemia. You’re not kidding when you say it’s scary to think about chemo hitting the bloodstream and how powerful it is.
Hugs to you and your daughter.💕 Thank you for sharing.