I Couldn't Survive Cancer Alone—Here's Why You Can't Either - EP. 001 скачать в хорошем качестве

I Couldn't Survive Cancer Alone—Here's Why You Can't Either - EP. 001

Marlena Dietrich said the friends you can call at 4AM are the ones that matter—and I finally understood that during my breast cancer journey. This is my real story of friendship during cancer, the support system that carried my family, and the moment I learned it’s okay to ask for help. Because here’s the truth: vulnerability is strength. 💛 In 2011, life split into “before cancer” and “after cancer.” Doctor visits, ER bags, surgery recovery, and trying to keep childhood normal—birthdays, laughs, and hope—while my world felt upside down. My husband was incredible, my kids were young, and my family was 3,000 miles away… but I didn’t want cancer to define them—or turn my husband into “just” a caregiver. Then came the unexpected heroes: a new friend from my Capoeira class who showed up like family—driving us to appointments, holding my hand, helping me through recovery, even bringing comfort in the smallest ways. Online friends I hadn’t spoken to in years sent messages that made me believe I could survive. And somewhere in all that… I learned you don’t have to carry pain in silence. If you’re going through cancer, mental health battles, or any hard season: people need people. Check on your strong friends. And if you need support—reach out. You’re not meant to do this alone. 🤍 00:00 – The Friends Who Matter at 4AM 00:28 – Not Letting Cancer Define My Family 02:39 – Before Cancer vs After Cancer 03:16 – An Unexpected Friend Saved Me 05:14 – Online Friends During Cancer Recovery 06:40 – Why You Can’t Survive Cancer Alone 07:53 – Friendship That Helped Me Heal 09:01 – Crying, Vulnerability, and Healing 10:41 – Asking for Help Is Strength 12:22 – Unconditional Love Gets You Through #breastcancer #cancersurvivor #friendship #mentalhealth #supportsystem #vulnerability