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Letters to My Children
Danielle Cameron, the President and Founder of the IBC Network Foundation Canada, shares the personal letters she has written to her children.
When I was first diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer, the weight of the news was almost unbearable. The thought of facing such a deadly disease was terrifying, but it wasn’t the fear of dying that crushed me the most. What truly broke my heart was the fear of not being here for my children. The thought of missing out on their lives, not being there to watch them grow, to guide them, and to share in their joys and sorrows—it’s a pain that is deep and relentless.
To calm these fears, I’ve worked hard to focus on the present and on making lasting memories with my children. I try not to put things off or wait until they’re older to travel or to experience life together. We save where we can, but we prioritize spending on what’s important to us now. I’ve also created a short legacy video for my family that I hope to be here to watch with them many years from now. Writing these letters has been another way for me to share the life lessons I’ve learned that I want to pass onto my children.
I’m sharing this process with my IBC community as it has been helpful to me, and I hope that it helps someone else who may be struggling with similar fears.
A Message From Terry
I’d like to welcome you to the third issue of Walking on Quicksand. The content and genuine conversations shared with us by people navigating this disease have been incredibly honest, raw, and lending a needed transparency to living with cancer. The vulnerability shown is inspiring but can also be a catalyst for change, as we engage in these heartfelt discussions. From Danielle’s Letter to her Children, or Kristen’s story of hoping to be a parent, to Why be an Advocate, penned by Alisa, will all touch your heart.
We hope you enjoy this issue and share it with your friends. We also encourage you to consider submitting your own stories or encouraging someone else to submit, because your voice matters.
Hope Always,
Terry Lynn Arnold
Terry Arnold
Founder
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