I am 29 years old and was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in June 2014. Within 3 weeks I had a mastectomy and I start chemo next week. Everything still seems so surreal. I am scared daily of my future and the future of my family.
I have an amazing fiancee and a beautiful five year old daughter. They are the reasons I get out of bed in the morning. My mom is also my biggest fan and supporter and I couldnt get through this hurdle in my life without these three people. I still find it very hard to look at myself in the mirror but I truly believe that with every day that goes by, I am getting stronger and I will become a better person, wife and mother.
There are days where I am so angry and wondered what Ive done to deserve this but I know its because I can conquer and Im so proud to be a survivor of this vicious disease. I am also so grateful for the people in my life having so much faith in me and giving me every ounce of strength to make it through some days.
The one thing I have learned and am very proud of is how much inner strength I really do have. And that I am not alone. We are beautiful!
Sylvan Lake, Canada