This past July I was lucky enough to be invited on stage at an event by Helen Xenidis, For Once Upon Woman – Her Story. The event was supporting The Healing Ink Collective to help raise funds and awareness for women in the reconstruction phase of their breast cancer treatment. It is so much more than 3D aeorla tattoos, it’s about helping them feel a little more like themselves at a time when they really need it.
The event was filled with inspiration, education and I got the memo to bring some laughter! The women who shared their stories on stage shared incredibly vulnerable and heartfelt stories, and really brought some important messages into the lives of the audience.
I got on stage and completely threw out any plan I had – something I do from time to time – because I really wanted to bring the energy level up, share some heavy parts of my own story in a way that would make people smile and laugh, and not just talk about joy – but physically create it right there and right then in that room.
Sometimes you have to laugh your way through a difficult situation, because what else can you do? Other then cry of course… which I promise I do too! Just not that evening… lucky for the audience! A little less awkward right?
Thank you Helen for a wonderful event, and thank you Jennifer for capturing all the speeches so they could live on far beyond one evening. Meeting the other speakers was the best part, because connection in this cancer community is truly special.
When you click on the vide you’ll be taken to a page with the other stories as well! Watch & share if you know anyone who might resonate with anything you see. Your support means a lot.
Video by @jenniferjjmedia www.jjmediaonline.com
Website: www.onceuponawoman.com @onceuponawoman.herstory
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