honorable mention
Violeta Brown united states
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"What If!" In honor of Terri-Louise Frnka
My name is Terri-Louise, this is my story. The bitter reality of breast cancer and the devastation that it causes the body, the mind, the soul and the family. To raise awareness of Breast Cancer and more importantly to expose the torture of being Stage 4.
Breast cancer can happen to ANYONE of any age or any gender. It doesn’t discriminate at all. You could be transgender, male or female. It simply doesn’t care. It just happens. While breastfeeding or being a male can lower your chance, it still can happen to you.
My daughter was almost eleven months old when I initially found the lump. I blew it off. The medical nurse did the same. Her advice on my lump -"suck-it-up" and "massage it harder." And her call back in three days if nothing had changed.
On my cancer diagnosis, she was guilt-ridden, but she will never dismiss another lump again. One lesson was learned, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. Looking back, requesting a mammogram was so a struggle, as the medical community believed that no mother who breastfed would get cancer. This is something that must change.
Long story short, Jan 9, 2018 I was informed officially that I was Stage 4, and I was given six to twelve months.
All I know is I’m fighting for my life and hoping each day I live long enough to see my little girl graduate. High school and get married. Those are my current goals. If I live long enough for her.
- "Terri"
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entry description
Terri was a WARRIOR she fought for her life. September 10th 2018 she lost her battle. Terri wanted to raise a breast cancer awareness and asked me to share her story. So here is Terri's story....My name is Terri-Louise, this is my story. The bitter reality of breast cancer and the devastation that it causes the body, the mind, the soul and the family. To raise awareness of Breast Cancer and more importantly to expose the torture of being Stage 4.
Breast cancer can happen to ANYONE of any age or any gender. It doesn’t discriminate at all. You could be transgender, male or female. It simply doesn’t care. It just happens. While breastfeeding or being a male can lower your chance, it still can happen to you.
My daughter was almost eleven months old when I initially found the lump. I blew it off. The medical nurse did the same. Her advice on my lump -"suck-it-up" and "massage it harder." And her call back in three days if nothing had changed.
On my cancer diagnosis, she was guilt-ridden, but she will never dismiss another lump again. One lesson was learned, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. Looking back, requesting a mammogram was so a struggle, as the medical community believed that no mother who breastfed would get cancer. This is something that must change.
Long story short, Jan 9, 2018 I was informed officially that I was Stage 4, and I was given six to twelve months.
All I know is I’m fighting for my life and hoping each day I live long enough to see my little girl graduate. High school and get married. Those are my current goals. If I live long enough for her.
- "Terri"
about the photographer
Violeta Brown is an award winning Boudoir and Fine Art Nude Photographer from Texas. With her artistic vision she creates tasteful classy art pieces that you will cherish for life. She started her digital artist career in 2007, had several advertising projects. In 2012 She moved to America and continued with her passion. Her mission as Fine art nude/ boudoir photographer is to help women boost their self confidence and promote body acceptance.back to gallery