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← Return to The word "Survivor."
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Breast Cancer | Last Active: Sep 10 2:49pm | Replies (52)
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My thinking is similar. I'm 70 years old, and in the last decade my thinking has leaned more and more towards pacifism and away from "fight" in all realms. I've been influenced by the beautiful Quaker writer Peggy Pond Church who said: I've never been at war with life so why should I be at war with death? When I got breast cancer I knew I could't motivate myself to "fight" but rather to just experience and hang in. Thanks for thinking about this.
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I agree with your approach to seek peace in the face of a cancer diagnosis. I believe in the healing power of God and rely on my faith to calm this storm. I seek out people who are loving and affirming. The warrior analogy doesn’t fit my personality. I prefer to find inner peace with relaxation and prayer.
The pink movement was started to enhance awareness of breast health snd funding for breast cancer research. In that regard I appreciate its inception and intent.