Strength and Beauty: Stronger than Cancer

I was recently contacted by Jackie Clark a lovely lady who does outreach for the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. Her and I have teamed to bring you a little information about how women dealing with cancer also struggle with the same issues as any woman. 

It is up to all of us to make sure we take the time to feel beautiful inside and out each day, because each day is precious. I hope to use this Valentine's Day to share with you what I and a few of my favorite blogging ladies do to feel beautiful each day. Hopefully to inspire you to do the simple things make you feel beautiful and loved.

When faced with a cancer diagnosis such as mesothelioma, it is impossible to avoid being affected. There will have to be treatments undergone and changes made to combat the harmful effects of asbestos exposure. Inevitably, the treatment will change some things about you, but you do not have to give it the power to change who you are. At your core, you are still the same beautiful and vibrant woman that you always were.

Now is the time to take care of yourself. Do all of those little things that make you feel great. Take long baths and wear your favorite perfume everyday. Take the time to enhance your features by applying makeup. Study fashion trends so that you look fresh and current. Wear your favorite pair of shoes that bring a smile to your face every time you look down. Treat every day like a special occasion and celebrate yourself. When people see a beautiful, well put together and fashion-forward woman, the last thing that people are thinking about is whether or not she may be ill. You won't be thinking about that either. Everyone will be preoccupied with trying to figure out how you manage to look so beautiful while also being the picture of strength.

For women who are open to wearing wigs, this is your opportunity to try a length or color change that you have always been curious about. Don't play it safe. Be adventurous until you find the look that best suits you. For women who prefer to wear scarves, there are many lovely colors, fabrics and patterns to choose from. Play around with different ones until you have found the scarves, which best compliment, your eyes and facial features. Opening your closet and seeing a beautiful collection of scarves to choose from is an exciting way to start your day.

Beautifully adorning your body is one of the easiest ways to lift the spirits. Women who are well dressed feel stronger and more capable. There is a confidence that comes from loving the image that you are presenting to the world. Looking into the mirror and seeing a beautiful woman staring back at you has the power to make you forget about your diagnosis. These moments are important because every moment that you spend being happy has a positive and healing affect on your body.

Regardless of what challenges you may be facing, all women deserve to feel beautiful. Doctors know that feeling great and living with a positive outlook work very well to help patients get better faster. Strength and beauty are often coupled because they are a winning combination. Remember to use this combination to your advantage.

 

Thank you so much ladies for sharing what makes you feel beautiful deep down!!

Happy Valentines Day to all, make today beautiful for yourself.

Love, Ashlyn