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

Episode 17 August 21, 2024 00:47:29
S3E17: What's It like Parenting (as an SMC) Through and After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis w/ Erika
Start to Finish Motherhood with Aisha
S3E17: What's It like Parenting (as an SMC) Through and After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis w/ Erika

Aug 21 2024 | 00:47:29

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Hosted By

Aisha Jenkins

Show Notes

 

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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