I was 8 years old when my mom got breast cancer, my brother was 7. We had already gone through a lot the last few years, both grandparents on my mom's side died within a year of each other and my dad's mother just beat lung cancer. When we found out everyone told us to be strong and for some reason I seemed to realize the gravity of the situation while my brother was obvious to it and I don't blame him.
My mom was so amazing and so strong that I still admire her to this day and after having both breasts removed she immediately went back to living her life even though she was in pain. All she did was shrug off everyone's doubt and did it all her way. She is amazing and I'm so thankful to have been able to have her as a role model and most of all my mom.
Lakeside, CA