• S3E17: What's It like Parenting (as an SMC) Through and After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis w/ Erika

  • Aug 21 2024
  • Length: 47 mins
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S3E17: What's It like Parenting (as an SMC) Through and After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis w/ Erika

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  • In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Erica, a courageous member of the Melanated Single Mothers by Choice community, to discuss her powerful journey through single motherhood, adoption, and a breast cancer diagnosis. Erika opens up about her decision to become a single mom through adoption, the emotional impact of her cancer diagnosis, and the strength it took to fight for her life while raising two young children. She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, the support of her loving village, and maintaining an optimistic outlook during tough times. Erika's story is one of resilience and hope—don't miss it!

    00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning

    00:33 Erica's Journey to Single Motherhood

    02:53 Breast Cancer Diagnosis

    03:20 Ground Rules for the Conversation

    05:45 Navigating the Diagnosis

    10:10 Understanding Triple Negative Breast Cancer

    11:57 Receiving the Diagnosis and Mobilizing Support

    19:42 Undergoing Treatment and Managing Life

    25:44 Support System During Treatment

    26:26 Parenting Through Treatment

    29:18 Coping with Hair Loss

    33:45 Life After Treatment

    41:30 Advocacy and Self-Care
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