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Financial Resources —Did you know that there are many financial resources that can help people living with breast cancer? Find out more
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Bela Bapat
Cary, NC
Diagnosed 1/13/2010 at age 32
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I knew my world had changed forever the day I received the damned phone call on the damned 13th day of the damned year---2010. In that moment I felt so numb and scared, and in many ways alone. I was in complete denial, after all I was just 32 years old, had a sweet 9 month old baby, had a great job, and I always had consoled myself that my 30s were going to be the most exciting and rewarding times of my life. So I kept thinking that this can’t be happening, the pathologist made a mistake, I need to wake up from this bad dream. I pitied myself, asking: “why me”, “why now”. This was life’s ultimate betrayal to me. Then one day, I scratched my bald head and thought to myself “what do I fear?” What is the worst that can happen to me? I knew the answer to that question and somehow I felt at peace and my heart calmed down. This picture you see is of a strong woman who is not letting cancer define her. I am not a big fan of the word survivor, but at the same time I don’t loathe it. I want to live fully, not just survive. I am learning to be gentler with myself, more forgiving, and more loving. Every day, I appreciate my body for doing all it does and I appreciate each breath I take. It shows me that I am indeed alive. |
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