Laura Kleinschmidt talks with Ann Polcik about her experience with breast cancer as a single mom. Ann shares how she wanted to control the situation, as well as control the emotions and responses of those she loves. The impossibility of this led to much anxiety. Listen in to see how she was helped by recognizing that she doesn’t have to be strong enough.

01:46 Ann’s greatest fear

04:09 Wanting to control others’ emotions

06:52 The perfect antidote to Ann’s need for control

10:21 Talking honestly with God

13:10 Key to pulling Ann out of the pit

15:10 Making all things new

Referenced verses: Philippians 4:13, Revelation 21:15