When Simia was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer at 38, her world shifted overnight. What followed was a journey filled with faith, courage, and self-discovery. She opened up about the emotions that shaped her healing process, the misconceptions she’s learned to challenge, and the strength she found in being honest about her experience.
💗 Continue reading to learn more about how Simia found peace and purpose through her breast cancer journey.
Facing the Hardest Emotions
After my diagnosis, it was difficult to face the reality of my situation. I had to accept that my life was forever changed and that everything I knew would have to pause while I focused on treatment. I felt scared, sad, and angry, but I also knew I couldn’t stay in that space. I leaned on my faith, my family, and my community. Prayer and journaling became ways for me to process everything I was feeling. Little by little, I found peace in knowing that even though I didn’t choose this journey, I could choose how I walked through it.
Redefining Strength for Herself and Her Children
Yes, absolutely. I wanted to be strong for my children, but I also wanted them to see that strength doesn’t mean pretending everything is okay. There were days I cried in front of them, and we talked honestly about fear and faith. I gave myself permission to rest, to feel, and to be vulnerable. Strength for me wasn’t about smiling through it. It was about showing up, even when I was scared, and trusting that God would carry me through.
Challenging Misconceptions About Breast Cancer
There are so many. People often think you’re “too young” to get breast cancer. I was 38 when I was diagnosed. Others assume there’s a certain “look” for cancer patients or that chemo always causes weight loss. I actually gained weight during treatment, which surprised people. Some also believe that everyone has surgery first, but that’s not always true. Because I had Triple Negative Breast Cancer, my treatment began with chemotherapy.
I challenge these misconceptions by sharing my story openly and showing that every journey is unique. Cancer doesn’t have one face or one path and that’s why awareness and education are so important.
Finding Healing Through Vulnerability
Embracing my emotions helped me heal. I stopped trying to be who I thought others needed me to be and started allowing myself to just be. I recorded videos, wrote journal entries, and shared my experiences honestly; both the beautiful and the difficult parts. Being open helped me connect with others, and it reminded me that vulnerability is powerful. My voice became a form of strength, and my story became a source of hope for others.
Redefining Beauty After Cancer
Today, I feel most beautiful when I look in the mirror and see peace. My hair may be different, my body may carry scars, but my spirit is stronger than ever. I see a woman who’s been through fire and still rises; with faith, gratitude, and purpose. That’s the kind of beauty that doesn’t fade.
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