Watching a loved one go through something like this is harder than hard. My mom has always been healthy, vibrant, energetic, positive and a second mother to my children. Even over 70 she’s been able to put 3 kids to bed or take them on a whim to a museum, all I had to do was say the word and she’d be there. Now it was time for me to be there and I spent a lot of time in fear I wouldn’t get to show her how much I appreciated her my entire life and how grateful I am to have her as a mother. So I put my feelings into action and just showed up. Now today, the day after her last treatment, I feel relief but I also finally feel all those feelings I kept inside while we just went through the motions. The fear, the anxiety, all the unknown. Having a loved one who’s sick is not only a physical hurdle but it’s so psychological. Staying positive is really the most prescriptive and truly a superpower. Thank gd my mom taught me that at a young age. Thank you to all the doctors and nurses who helped my mom get through this. Thank you to the medical staff who put her cold cap on and tended to her every moment to make sure she was comfortable. But most of all, thank you to the women in my mother’s life. You know who you are. When I think about how we all banded together when this began, no questions asked, it makes me tear up. And collectively the women in this country, for speaking about breast cancer awareness, supporting the cause, sharing there stories, you are the real hero’s. It’s not easy to talk about and I hope my mother’s story can help someone else going through this rollercoaster. The battle is not over but we’re at the finish line. Feeling grateful is an understatement. Sending love to anyone who has been affected by breast cancer- either directly or indirectly. It’s not easy either way but turn to your community and you will find what you need in the women around you. My heart is a little bit broken but very full all at once 💔❤️ Xo