January 2025
I Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Twice, Here's Why I'm Still Standing
My name is Opal, and I am a twice-diagnosed breast cancer overcomer. Not a survivor, an overcomer, and there is a difference.
The Little C & MeFrom Opal's Heart
Stories, lessons, and quiet encouragement.
Honest writing from the road of survivorship. Whether you're newly diagnosed, walking beside someone you love, or simply need a word of hope, you are welcome here.
February 2025
Don't Ignore the Pain: What My Breast Cancer Symptoms Actually Felt Like
Everyone told me breast cancer doesn't hurt. They were wrong, at least when it came to my body, and I nearly missed my diagnosis because of that myth.
February 2025
How I Changed My Diet After Breast Cancer and Dropped 55 Pounds Without Trying
After my diagnosis I made a decision: if I'm going to die, it will not be because of what I put in my mouth. That decision changed everything.
March 2025
Breaking the Stigma of Breast Cancer in the Black Community
Cancer is not something you chose. It is not a reflection of your character, your faith, or your worth. And yet, in our community, we treat it like a secret.
March 2025
Why I Finally Said Yes to Counselling, and Why You Should Too
In the Black community, we don't do counselling. We think it's for other people. I'm here to tell you, it needs to be our conversation too.
April 2025
The Money Side of Cancer Nobody Talks About
Today I want to talk about something most people going through cancer never say out loud: the financial reality, the debt, the pride, and the quiet weight of it all.
April 2025
Physical Support During Cancer: What It Really Looks Like
Support means holding someone up when they cannot hold themselves up. When you have cancer, there are days when you literally cannot stand alone.