Author Description

Nicole L. Czarnomski debuts an intimate portrait of her breast cancer journey and how she was able to find herself through the process. After she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer, she was forced to make decisions no forty-two-year-old woman should have to make. She is candid about her bilateral mastectomy, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, Tamoxifen and a back injury immediately following treatment. Amidst fear, horror and devastation, she learns to laugh, live in gratitude, love deeply and accept imperfections. She shares her tips for dealing with each phase of treatment while celebrating milestones with her tribe. Although her journey begins in fear, it ends with a precious gift, the belief and knowing that she is strong, resilient, graceful and loved by many people.She journaled through her treatments and wrote this book to help others in the face of adversity. Her newfound love for yoga and meditation are a gift given to her in one of the darkest most difficult journeys of her life.Whether you are facing a similar illness or you are supporting a loved one, this book offers ideas to celebrate milestones, ways to manage setbacks, shows you how to work with fear, and reminds you there can be joy in the darkest of times.