I am a 3 1/2 yr survivor, yea!!! I was in an emotionally and abusive relationship for 17 yrs and 2 weeks after I had the courage to finally leave him I was diagnosed with breast cancer. While at first you think why me, why now?? I learned very quickly that it happened that way for a reason. God knew I was going to get cancer and he knew I never would have left that relationship if I had been diagnosed first. So while I was learning to take care of myself and my daughter, I had 2 surgeries and treatment. I am proud to say I did it, yes I was angry, hurt and scared but the experience taught me to look for the silver lining in everything! My daughter and I learned to rise every morning and thank God we had each other, thank God that we were breathing. There were many hard days, days you think that you just can't do it but I had amazing support thru family and friends. I learned to love myself, I learned to like myself, I learned that I am special...I survived breast cancer

Janeine
Sumter, SC