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This is an open letter to all of the mothers at school who don’t have Breast Cancer. I think it’s safe to say we have all had a mom at the school battling Breast Cancer. I wish I didn’t have to say that but I do. I want to take a moment to tell you all how difficult it is to have to bring your children to school or attend a school function when you feel terrible, look terrible and have no hair. Everyday women are carrying the burden of shame that they have Breast Cancer and what it’s done to their bodies. I know it’s true because I was one of them. For me appearance was a part of me feeling good, bad enough I have to feel like crap but look bad too? My business was always in fashion so I felt like it was a double hit for me because my work in the fashion world was not only my work but it was my life both personal and professional. However, now that I’ve come out on the other end I see how very brave I was, how very brave all of the women are that step out in public every single day while battling Breast Cancer. It’s not an easy task to have to endure person after person staring at your wig, hat or bald head oh and of course everyone staring at your breasts. It’s quite overwhelming to be honest. Look beyond the bald head and breasts to the beautiful eyes and spirit of the woman. I promise you there’s beauty in every woman going thru Breast Cancer. Be the change in our world and take the time to talk to the “Mom” with Breast Cancer. Invite her for coffee or out to lunch, better yet offer to watch her kids for a few hours. Not only are you making her feel better you are becoming a better person yourself. Life is all about striving to become the best person we can be whether or not we have cancer.
