On women and strength
I recently came across this video by Kelly Corrigan, founder of Circus of Cancer, who was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer in August 2004, just days before her oldest daughter turned three. Her family was surrounded with support and kindness for months, carrying her through eight cycles of chemotherapy, a lumpectomy and two months of radiation. The meaningful and creative ways her friends found to support her was the inspiration for this site.
In this video Kelly reads a wonderful piece about friendship, and how we women can all support each other through thick and thin. You don’t have to have had experience of cancer to appreciate this video. I pass it on in celebration of all women and friendship.
Isn’t that your worst nightmare, to be diagnosed when you have small children – very inspiring video
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absolutely Lorna.
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Thank you, Marie, for sharing such a beautiful celebration of women friendship.
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I’m a bit teary now as I watched that clip. What a very strong woman. I am lucky to have a few women in my life like that. And I count you as one of them. I hope we stay connected and eventually get to meet. But mostly I hope I can support you in the way you have supported me and so many others.
Much love to you Marie!
Love, Debbie
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Oh I am sitting here with tears in my eyes – I am so moved by this piece – beautiful! thanks for posting
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Thanks for posting this. This summer I read her book, The Middle Place. She got a good sense of humor that comes through in her writing.
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I see some of your commentators have read Kelly’s book – I haven’t heard of her before now but I am off to check out this book onfoot of watching the video
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