Share your story

What we’re looking for

This year, we’re especially focused on themes that highlight the strength, wisdom, and authenticity that emerge through the breast cancer experience. Below are some prompts to inspire your process.

Cultural and religious perspectives on breast cancer

• How did your faith, cultural traditions, or community shape your experience with breast cancer?
• Were there beliefs or customs that influenced your treatment decisions or coping strategies?
• Did you find support or challenges within your cultural or religious circles?
• Did you feel comfortable with your healthcare team from a cultural or religious perspective? Did you feel respected? Were there moments where you had to advocate for yourself or even make a change in providers?

Work and career during and after breast cancer

• How did you navigate work or career decisions while undergoing treatment?
• Did you need to take time off, change jobs, or request accommodations?
• How did you handle conversations with employers or coworkers about your diagnosis?
• What advice would you give others facing similar challenges?

Parenting through breast cancer

• How did you balance treatment and caregiving for your children?
• What conversations did you have with your children about your diagnosis? Did you use any resources to help guide those conversations or support your children?
• Were there specific moments when your role as a parent felt particularly challenging or empowering?
• How did your experience shape your perspective on parenting?

Why share your story?

By sharing your story, you’re helping others feel seen, supported, and inspired. Your experience could be the very thing someone else needs to hear at just the right moment.

How to submit

If you’re interested in sharing your story, we’d love to hear a little about it! We offer guidance throughout the process, so you don’t need to have a full blog post written yet. Fill out the submission form below with a brief summary about your experience.

Our team will review your submission. If selected, we’ll work with you to bring your story to life in a way that feels authentic and meaningful to you.

Want to learn more about sharing your story? Review our guidelines here and read past stories on our blog.

Your story may be shared on our website, social media platforms, and/or newsletters. Together, let's make sure no one feels alone in their breast cancer journey.

Due to the high volume of submissions we receive, we might not be able to respond to every story individually. However, we carefully review each one to select a diverse range of experiences that represent different stages, diagnoses, and the many facets of a breast cancer journey. We learn from every story we receive, and they all help us create a more supportive community.

Thank you for being a part of our community!

Share Your Story submission form