Courtesy of Hello Beautiful
When my mother was diagnosed with cancer I was devastated. My world has literally been turned upside down since our family received the news. And while I spent hours doing everything in my power to assure that her care was up to my high standards, my mother losing her hair was obviously an after thought. But with each hand full of gorgeous salt and pepper tresses that left my mother’s scalp, I began to realize how much power we give our hair as women.
Meet Janae’ Veal, a 32-year-old fitness trainer who lived by all the health rules and was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 30. She decided early in her battle that this was not going to be a death sentence for her. Even when it came to her hair loss Janae’ took control. Her story reminds us that sometimes life will just happen, whether you are ready or not. It’s your reaction to those life hiccups that make you who you.
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