What happens when your life changes in an instant, and then, just when you think you’re beginning to rebuild, you’re faced with another life-altering diagnosis?
Shannon Michelle knows that experience firsthand. After a devastating motorcycle accident left her in a coma with a traumatic brain injury, Shannon had to relearn how to walk, read, speak and navigate a life she no longer remembered. Then, during her recovery, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Today, Shannon joins us to talk about her breast cancer experience, the emotional realities of healing, and how an unimaginable series of events changed the way she sees her life.
Key Takeaways
Stay present, especially when life feels overwhelming
Self-care is essential to recovery
Accepting a new reality can be empowering
Let go of what you cannot control
Give yourself permission to be the best version of yourself today
Chapters
00:00 — Surviving a devastating accident
04:30 — A breast cancer diagnosis
07:57 — The PATCH framework for healing
16:50 — Accepting a new reality
23:50 — Letting go of control
Learn more at realpink.komen.org and komen.org
Real Pink, by Susan G. Komen, shares real stories and expert insights to support people navigating breast cancer, from diagnosis through survivorship.
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