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By the grace of God, I can finally say it’s over. After endless dr appointments, 16 rounds of chemo, port surgery, a double mastectomy, reconstruction, and every step in between, I am officially DONE. I am healed, I am cleared, and I am stepping into this new chapter covered in His faithfulness. There were days I leaned entirely on God’s strength when mine was gone—but He carried me through every moment. He never left me. This journey has ended, and my heart is overflowing with gratitude. God is so good. I’m done. I’m healed. I’m free. 🤍

Last night was one of those moments I want to remember forever. Getting dressed, doing my hair, and simply looking at myself in the mirror… I felt beautiful. Not just on the outside, but from within. I’ve learned that true beauty really does start inside, and after everything I’ve been through, that feeling means so much more to me now. Celebrating my niece’s quinceañera while feeling radiant and receiving all those compliments made the night even more special. A quinceañera is such a joyful celebration of growth and transition, and in a way it felt like I was celebrating my own transformation too. ✨ But what touched me the most wasn’t just what people said, it was how I truly felt about myself. My cancer journey changed me in ways I’m still discovering. It taught me strength, gratitude, and how precious every moment really is. Last night I realized how much I’ve grown. I’m learning to love who I am, appreciate how far I’ve come, and embrace the woman I’m continuing to become. This is what healing looks like for me. Feeling present. Feeling grateful. Feeling confident in my own skin. Loving the person I’m evolving into. And last night, I truly felt beautiful. ✨💖

How she thinks I see her.. vs 🥹 Seventeen years ago I became a mom. I was just a teen, stepping into the biggest responsibility of my life, not fully knowing how I would make it through but determined to give my daughter everything I had. And now, here we are. She turns 17.. A full, beautiful circle. I look at her and see strength, grace, intelligence, and a heart so full of light. Despite every obstacle we faced, every struggle that came with being a teen mom, she has grown into someone truly amazing. Watching her become this beautiful, smart, resilient young woman has been the greatest blessing of my life. I’m so proud of the teen mom I was.. the girl who chose love, who chose courage, who chose to fight through the hard days. And I am even more proud of the young woman my daughter has become, my greatest gift. We grew up together, and I wouldn’t change a single moment of our journey. 💕

To all my BREASTIES facing breast cancer especially the ones who were recently diagnosed I hope this finds you: having a cancer diagnosis is not an easy pill to swallow. It can feel heavy, overwhelming, and even frightening. The emotions that come with it; confusion, fear, sadness are real and valid. It’s hard. It’s difficult. And sometimes it may feel unfair. But as challenging as the journey may be it is also a path of growth. Along the way, you begin to discover strength you didn’t know you had. You learn resilience. You learn patience. You learn how to appreciate even the smallest victories. A diagnosis does not define your entire story. It becomes one chapter, not the whole book. Through the ups and downs, there are still positive moments, still laughter, still hope. Good things can still happen. Dreams can still be pursued. Joy can still be found. The journey may not be easy, but it can still be meaningful. And sometimes, through the hardest seasons, we find the most powerful parts of ourselves. Look at me now! Thriving and living my best life! #blessedandgrateful #tnbcthriver #survivor #explorepage✨ #cancer

Watch me style my hair in 30 seconds… Had to figure out something to do to my hair… definitely didn’t achieve it in 30 seconds lol how’d I do?!

Released the weight of who I used to be! ❤️

The first thing that made me so emotional after hearing the words cancer was the thought of having to do chemo and loosing all my hair! If you knew me you knew my hair WAS my entire identity.. I worked so hard to get it back healthy and strong, was afraid to dye it or even put heat on it more than once a year.. all that effort to then loose it all to chemo boy that was the hardest pill to swallow but I surprised myself with my incredible strength.. I didn’t shed not one tear instead I was surrounded by love and laughter and some cold jokes lol Well look at me now 3 months post chemo hair is flourishing 🤩✨ Comment 💖 and lmk if you want to know what products I’ve been using 😉

2025 tried to take my life—endless doctor appointments, over 16 rounds of chemotherapy, iced my hands and feet until they were numb, countless trips to the hospital, pricked and probed like a lab rat, endless medication, surgeries, scans, fear, pain, hair loss, set backs, missed out on many life events and moments I never thought I’d survive. I faced anaphylactic shock, overwhelming fear, and the terror of continuing chemo, yet somehow found the strength to keep going. Through it all, I was held up by unwavering support from friends and family, learned who could stay close and who had to fall away, made new friends and discovered a faith deeper than I ever imagined. Still experienced many joyful moments than I thought possible. Cancer tried to break me, but God had other plans. I’m still here— CANCER FREE, grateful, blessed, and filled with joy and hope for the year ahead. I’ve started living in the moment and being more intentional about my life! CHEERS 🥂 to life, strength and second chances✨ So excited for 2026! 🫶🏽

This year was brutal, cancer tested me in ways I wouldn’t wish on anyone. It changed everything, broke me down, and rebuilt me stronger than I knew I could be. Im still standing. Still grateful. Merry Christmas 2025✨🎄 from my family to yours! This one means more than ever! POV: I couldn’t wait for the edits to arrive these are raw footage and pics I took myself while the photographer was working lol

Just got the call 🥹🥹🥹🥹 I really did it I’m DONE!!!! Cancer didn’t stand a chance! I freaking beat CANCER! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Homecoming 2025 Junior year! 🥰💚 I can’t believe my baby is already a Junior. She’s not such a baby anymore, and as much as it makes me a little sad to see how fast time is flying, I’m incredibly proud of the young woman she’s becoming. I’m filled with so many emotions — pride, love, and yes, a little sadness. Watching her grow into the incredible young woman she’s becoming is one of the greatest joys of my life. I couldn’t be more proud of her journey. Adulthood is just around the corner, but in my heart, she’ll always be my little girl. 💖 #ProudMom #junior #JuniorYear #TimeFlies

“They say the hardest part is over once you finish chemotherapy. And in many ways, that should feel true. I’ve made it through months of treatment-- the fatigue, the sickness, the uncertainty— and I’m incredibly grateful for the strength that carried me this far. But now I’m facing the next chapter : a double mastectomy with reconstruction. And somehow, mentally and emotionally, this part feels even harder. The idea of loosing a part of my body — something so personal, so tied to identity and femininity— is overwhelming. It’s a different kind of pain. It’s not just physical; it’s deeply emotional and in incredibly vulnerable. I’ve tried to prepare myself, to stay strong, to hold it all together… but the truth is, I’m not ok right now. I’m scared, I’m exhausted, and I’m grieving what’s ahead even as I try to stay hopeful. This journey isn’t linear. It’s not just about surviving one part and moving on to the next. It’s about navigating waves of fear, strength, sadness, and resilience — all at once. So if you’re in this space too — scared, unsure, or simply tired — please know you’re not alone. And if you see me smiling, just know there’s a whole world behind it. I’m doing my best, even when it’s hard.” #ivorystrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #ivorystrong #breastcancer #breastcancerfighter #tnbcthriver #explorepage✨ #viralpost❤️ #warrior #fight #triplenegativebreastcancer #doublemastectomy #bilateralmastectomy #surgery #doublemastectomywithreconstruction #emotions #prayer #godgotme