Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Cancer and Unresolved Trauma

October 20, 2022

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and I had two big things happen this week: my first extensive cancer surveillance check-up, and I recorded a vulnerable podcast about trauma’s impact on our body (listen to the episode here)

As you can see in the photos below, I started confident and ready to take on the first test in my cancer surveillance appointment. And then my emotions hit me- the worrying, the “what if’s,” the fear, “what if I now have cancer in the other breast?”

Instead of forcing myself to go on with a smile, I let myself feel these emotions. My post-cancer journey has been go-go-go… What can I say? I am full of life!

But this wave of emotions allowed me to reflect for a moment. The new post-cancer me accepts ME: the feelings, the crying, and the anger.

The post-cancer me doesn’t apologize for her emotions; she FEELS them. And the post-cancer me accepts these new seasons of life with open arms.

It was incredible timing for this realization and the podcast I recorded with Dr. Keesha. First, we discussed if unresolved trauma can lead to cancer– we know its impact on our mental health, but what about our physical health?

I have never considered this at all. Sure, I have had my fair share of trauma, but this conversation made me question if I have forgiven + released that pain.

Listen to the episode HERE!

If you need a reminder, here it is: you deserve to heal and feel relief. So tune into your mind + body, + soul; it’s time to fill your cup!

Here’s how I fill my cup:

I start my morning with Jesus and coffee. I admit coffee is first 😉 I usually read the verse of the day on the YouVersion app.
Then I head outside and look toward the morning sun, this helps me wake up, and it will help me sleep later that night.
I then stretch for a few minutes and do some deep breathing.

I am so grateful you are reading this, and if you want to see more content from me head on over to Instagram and connect with me!