Learning to survive, thrive, & love life after cancer

Welcome to Mom Survives!

In 2018 I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer while 5 months pregnant with my first child.

Cancer is never an easy journey, and the battle doesn't end when the treatment is finished.

It effects the whole family, spouses, children and friends. I know - my mother lost her own battle to cancer in 2013.

Sharing my story, my struggles, my strength and my successes helps me thrive and find my purpose after cancer.

When my treatment finished, the real work began.

It's possible and IMPORTANT to live a wonderful life of love, happiness, and purpose after cancer.

We are ALL Survivors!

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The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us, but those who win battles we know nothing about.

Latest from the blog:

Self Care: Just Do it

Self Care: Just Do it

This year, I asked for a pair of Nike Air Force 1s. Sneakers have only recently started piquing my interest,...
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The Power of Online Hope

The Power of Online Hope

Lying in bed, in the last few moments before submitting to the fatigue of the day, I find myself scrolling...
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Once the Bell Stops Ringing

Once the Bell Stops Ringing

I rang the bell on February 7th. Everyone who has been there remembers that moment. The bell. The celebration of...
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A Recruiters Guide to Finding A Job with Chronic Illness

A Recruiters Guide to Finding A Job with Chronic Illness

I've written before about being a working mom. I went back to work 6 months after having my son, 2...
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Parenting with Cancer: A Mother’s Perspective

Parenting with Cancer: A Mother’s Perspective

Saturday mornings look a lot different than they used to these days. With my son Zack ruling the Schweitzer house,...
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A Hero’s Journey: 4 Lessons I Learned from Breast Cancer

A Hero’s Journey: 4 Lessons I Learned from Breast Cancer

Looking back on my life, I never really felt like I fit in to any club or cultural subset as...
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Selfie

Selfie

Today’s shameless selfie is brought to you by the letter F.  F is for Freedom. Freedom from worry, unnecessary worry....
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The Power of a Clean Room

The Power of a Clean Room

Electric Lime Green I held the paint card in my hand, the decision firmly made after a 15-minute deliberation at...
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About Me:

  • Breast Cancer Survivor – diagnosed at age 31 while pregnant! I was about to enter my 3rd Trimester.
  • Cancer, we meet again! This isn’t my first run-in with the C-word: My mother lost her battle to cancer in 2013.
  • Working Mom – HR Manager by day, Mommy by night
  • Sharing my story helps me cope, grow, and recover.
  • My hope is that I may help others along the way, too!

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