Lauren’s Story

Site created on August 11, 2021

Hello everyone! My name is Lauren and I am a 39yr old mother of 2 and bonus mom to 2. I love yoga and I recently got my yoga teacher certification. My son is moving off to college soon too :(


 But now for the real info back in May I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, July 20 I had a double mastectomy and while at first it seemed all clear they found a metastasis on one my nodes so we need to hit it with chemo and most likely radiation. My siblings thought this would be a great way to keep everyone updated and I’m sure it will be therapeutic for me too.

Newest Update

Journal entry by Lauren Parrish

One Month. 30 days. 🗓 ⁣⁣
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💕I can’t believe it’s been a month already. It seems like yesterday that I had my bilateral mastectomy but it also feels like forever at the same time. ⁣I’m healing well & feel more human every day. ⁣
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💕This week has been SUPER emotional for me & it’s only Wednesday. My reality finally hit me and I cried all day about everything & nothing, all at once. Dealing with appointments, insurance & covid is emotionally exhausting. But after my all day cry-a-thon it felt good knowing I wasn’t a frigid bitch and that I actually had feelings. (I haven’t cried or been emotional during this whole process)⁣⁣
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💕 Breast cancer sucks plain and simple. I honestly thought and told everyone that I caught it early & I am one of the lucky ones that just has to have surgery. Well that was not the end of my story. One of my nodes came back positive for a micro metastasis so my treatment continues. I get my port next week then I start chemo the following week. ⁣⁣
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💕So to explain the picture I decided to make a big hair cut in preparation of losing my hair. I just wanted to share my news and update you all because your sweet texts, calls & gifts have been so heartwarming. ⁣⁣
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All my Love XO Lauren ⁣
PS: Check your lady lumps for lumps 😉 
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