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My Story: Bold And Breastless (How A Double Mastectomy Saved Me)

…I didn’t and I don’t need more breasts or prosthesis! I was never depressed or angry and I never will be! I’m on a mission to inspire people that are affected by cancer. I don’t even miss those little cancerous breasts! I took care of them for 36 years and surprisingly, they decided to turn on me! However, my husband is a happily married man and he’s still in love with me!

The one word Shondia wants women to understand when they see her is hope. Hope that there is life after breast cancer. Hope that you can still be you and even be a better you after breast cancer surgery. Hope that women everywhere will do what they need to do to take care of their bodies.

Her organization, Bold & Breastless is planning a national speaking tour soon to help get the word out. In the meantime, you can find and interact with Bold and Breastless on facebook.

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October 8, 2016 by Derrick Lane

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