{"id":1898,"date":"2015-05-03T17:37:05","date_gmt":"2015-05-04T00:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/turning-heads.org\/?p=1898"},"modified":"2015-05-03T17:39:58","modified_gmt":"2015-05-04T00:39:58","slug":"theresa-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/turning-heads.org\/theresa-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Theresa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever asked yourself, \u201cif I was given a cancer diagnoses how would I react, what would I do, how would life change or would it\u201d? I had been living my life, or so I thought, healthy by eating properly, working out, managing stress and practicing self-love. Thank God it was an early diagnosis but still, it got me. I was between annual mammograms when my body gave a disturbing sign that something was not right. After a series of investigative tests, the diagnosis came back as Stage I Breast Cancer. No time to question how or why, big decisions had to be made, and besides, why not me.<\/p>\n

So began the next chapter in my life, an incredible journey and a time to reflect and reboot. There is a message for me or perhaps,including for those around me; stay present. Staying present allowed me to tune into the connection between mind, body & soul. Indeed, many were touched along the way and a few went on the journey with me. My family beautifully understood & supported me. My Son & Fianc\u00e9 kept me grounded through the decision-making process, surgery, recovery, treatment and beyond. Now from the other side, so to speak, I can feel the changes inside. I now know the answer and reaction to the questions I had hoped never to face.<\/p>\n

Learning about the Turning Heads Project just as I embraced my baldness was the absolute best. They professionally captured a rare moment along my journey in both appearance and state of being for which I am forever grateful. The time spent playing dress-up and making me beautiful for the camera was a pure joy. Thank you Turning Heads, Stacy, Olga and Arlene and my Mom for joining me on this special day.<\/p>\n

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