Breast Cancer Conversations

233. Voices of Resilience: A Night of Poetry and Healing


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The heart of today's episode is the poetry readings from our community members. Each poet shared their personal experiene with breast cancer, touching on themes of struggle, resilience, and hope. From Brookshire McDonald's reflections on the growth of our community to Farhana's poignant farewell to her breasts, each piece brings unique insights and emotions.

Joely from New Jersey shared her experience compiling an anthology of breast cancer-related poetry, emphasizing the therapeutic power of writing. We also heard from Cindy, whose fierce poem likened the battle with cancer to a warrior's fight and Evelina Buendia gives voice to The Warrior Cry, to name a few. 

The episode concluded with a collaborative poem created by our community, symbolizing our collective strength and support for each other. It was a powerful reminder of the support network that survivingbreastcancer.org strives to provide.

Thank you for joining us for this moving episode. 

Poets:
Brookshire McDonald - Beyond the Dream
Farahana Kassam, Alas, My Boobs Adieu
Joely  Serino, Hearts in the Sand
Cindy Farmer, To the Amazons
Pooja Jain, Sleepless Nights
Evelina Johnson Buendia, In the Middle
Sue  Krejci, Survivorship
Laura Carfang, The Night Train
Gloria Shoon, Reflection After Meditation
Lourdes Heras, Solitude and Support
William Laferriere, Desperation
Evelina Jonshon Buendia, The Warrior Cry
Joely  Serino, Cancer During Covid
Elisa Herrares, Flowing
William Laferriere, Waiting for Hercules
A tribute to Ilene KaminskiMemory of Hope
Elle  Veitch, Sisters
All, Group Poem Creation

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About SurvivingBreastCancer.org: SurvivingBreastCancer.org, Inc. (SBC) is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit virtual platform headquartered in Boston with a national and global reach. Through education, community, and resources, SurvivingBreastCancer.org supports women and men going through breast cancer. We provide a sanctuary of strength, compassion, and empowerment, where those diagnosed with cancer unite to share their stories, learn invaluable coping strategies to manage wellness and mental health, and find solace in the unbreakable bond that fuels hope, resilience, and the courage to conquer adversity.

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