“At such moments, you realize that you and the other are, in fact, one.
It’s a big realization. Survival is the second law of life. The first
is that we are all one.” –Joseph Campbell

On October 31 I will mark seven years since I finished treatment for Triple Negative Breast Cancer.  During these years I have become involved in the cancer community, not only in my area, but in other parts of the world due to the internet communities that now join us together.  I am honored to know many women who have struggled with breast cancer as well as to have heard stories from their partners, their families and friends.

While everyone has a unique story, we are all joined together with a common endeavor … cancer.  This October some will wear pink, some will hate pink, some will think it’s all a big commercial show, and some will walk, run, or swim proudly.  For another group, it’s another month when they will deal with living with cancer every day.  Others will face the stunning reality that they may not see another October.  Our thoughts, feelings and needs are different …

My hope is that we can support one another in whatever place we are, however our beliefs or ideas may differ, and join both actual and virtual hands in unity in support of cancer research and funding so that one day October will only symbolize Halloween.

Be well.