I’ve always been fiercely independent. From the time I was little, I wanted to handle things on my own. As a mom, that independence only grew—I wanted to be the one my boys could count on, the one who kept everything together, the one who showed up no matter what. So when cancer entered our…
When I heard the words “you have breast cancer,” my mind immediately thought of my boys. They were in elementary school at the time—old enough to sense something was wrong, but still young enough to need gentle, careful explanations. How could I tell them in a way that was honest, but not terrifying? How much…
Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor or medical professional—just a mom, wife, small business owner, and breast cancer survivor sharing my personal story. If you’re facing your own diagnosis, please always seek advice and care from your medical team. I’ll never forget the day I first saw the words: breast cancer. I was volunteering at my…
Hi, I’m Colleen —a breast cancer survivor, wife, mom of two energetic boys in elementary school, and a small business owner learning to balance it all. A few years ago, my world was turned upside down with a breast cancer diagnosis I never expected at my age. I suddenly found myself navigating doctors’ appointments, treatments,…
