Pink Sister Proud: Recent Episodes
Shannon Griffin
Grow through what you go through in life! A breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 37 led me on the most amazing life changing journey. My new perspective on life and addiction to personal growth has redefined who I am and who I want to be. With lots still to learn, I am ready to show up and share! I hope you find strength in my journey and are inspired to grow with me!
I was on such a high after the pink party, I felt unstoppable. This energy sure came in handy during the next three rounds of chemo as things started to go down hill. I say that I danced with the devil during these treatments and that jerk was trying to push me right off the dance floor!
18 months ago I had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstructive surgery. This surgery left me missing a body part that I was pretty sad to lose but have learned to live without. This Christmas, my husband gave me the gift of getting this body part back!
Being a new survivor during a pandemic is not easy and the sacrifices my family are making are heroic. We are in this together and soon, it too shall pass!
I have planned and attended many events in my life, many were for charity. Never in my life did I think I would attend one that was planned for me!
It was the loss of my hair that really started to redefine who I was/who I am. Although it was one of the hardest things I have ever gone through, it taught me so many valuable lessons.
I was preparing for death and was so scared before my first round of chemotherapy. Listen to hear why you need to stay hydrated before chemo!
It has been a minute since my last recording but I am back to tell you what has kept me so busy the last few weeks!
All the feelings were felt yesterday, all across our beautiful province of Nova Scotia as children headed back to school. As a new survivor I was apprehensive but confident with our schools plan. To be alive during these crazy times is a beautiful thing! To be there yesterday to see my kids off, was the most amazing moment for me and I hope for you too! These time are crazy but the good is there, the love is there, you just need to find it and focus on it.
The chances of you or someone you know getting diagnosed with breast cancer is sadly pretty high. Knowledge is power, so have a listen and be more informed when you hear the terminology. As the podcasts continue, I will be sure to elaborate on each treatment type and the side effects that I experienced. Thanks for listening!
The answer is, just show up! In this episode, I will share how last week I showed up for my husband & our friends to say good bye to their 20 year old son. It was one of the hardest things that I have ever done and I am so proud that I just showed up. Have you ever not shown up for someone because you thought it was just too much for YOU to handle? If so, give it some thought and the next time you get the chance, just show up!
How many people have said thank you to their cancer? Probably not many. I have learned & gained so much throughout this journey, it's hard to focus on anything other than gratitude at this point. Not everyone feels the same and I respect that, but this is how I feel.
Almost 90 days I waited to be told that I had breast cancer after I found the lump. 90 days of nausea, fear & insomnia. 90 days of crying each and every time I looked at my kids. Those 90 days almost killed me.
A quick thank you to my friends and family. You are so important to me and a huge part of my journey. No warrior stands alone and I am so very grateful you are still here standing with me. I see you, I hear you and I love you!
My name is Shannon & I am a bad ass breast cancer warrior. Join me as I relive the journey and share some of the most amazing lessons I learned and feel compelled to share!