As a breast cancer survivor, I know firsthand that a breast cancer diagnosis itself is just the beginning of a journey. As a parent, it is always difficult to find the right words to say. When an issue arises, it can be hard to explain to a child on a level they can understand. Explaining a breast cancer diagnosis to a small child can be frightening and heartbreaking. But what…
BKS MOMMY HAS BREAST CANCER
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Finding the Right Words: Why “BK’s Mommy Has Breast Cancer” is a Must-Have Tool for Families
As a parent facing a breast cancer diagnosis, one of the toughest hurdles is finding the right way to talk to your children. You want to be truthful, yet shield their young hearts from unnecessary fear. This very challenge led me to write “BK’s Mommy…
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Building a Safe Bubble: Protecting Your Kids During Your Breast Cancer Journey
When I received my breast cancer diagnosis, my world tilted on its axis. But amidst the whirlwind of appointments, treatments, and emotions, my biggest concern were my children. They were 7, 9, and 12 at the time – old enough to sense something was wrong,…