Connecting You to Support and Expertise in Breast Cancer Care

Coping with breast cancer and all it brings can be TOUGH. These are some things I have done to help me heal—physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually—and some of the things I encourage my clients to do, too.

Physical therapy has been a lifesaver, as has massage therapy, to help me deal with not only stress but the damaged core left to me by a massive strangulated hernia, and the consequential gastroparesis I’m learning to live with. I still struggle to regain physical strength, energy, and rebuild my core after so many surgeries, but I work every day on not only my body, but also to do the incredibly deep and difficult work of trauma healing—body, mind, heart, and soul. I’ve been working with a psychologist on my mental-emotional healing since my diagnosis and have been doing ketamine-assisted therapy sessions to process the breast cancer and many previous traumas in my life in a deeper way, too. I’m still unable to do many of the things I could do two years ago, before my diagnosis and treatment, but I’m getting stronger every week or month. And hear me when I say: “You will, too.”

I’m an avid journaler, and I write daily to help process my emotions and experiences. I also enjoy song-writing and singing, and have been writing poetry, and even learning to paint, all to help me process my feelings and use them to inspire and uplift others. As a mom of 6, I enjoy spending time with my children (ages 13-25), and my husband of 26 years, being in nature, hiking, or playing music together. And as the author of “8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise,” I practice what I preach through walking, yoga, barre, hiking, and core work, to rebuild and strengthen my body and mind. I enjoy meditation, quiet moments in hammocks, reading, dark chocolate, and travel. Often all at the same time. And I recommend any of these to help you through YOUR breast cancer journey, too. Remember: “You’re not alone. However you’re feeling, it’s not your fault. And help and hope are available!” Never forget there are others, like me, like the women on this page, out there, who have been where you are, experienced what you’ve experienced, felt what you feel. Reach out and CONNECT with me, with us. Find your tribe, and let it support and encourage you every step of your way.
You are a WARRIOR! WE ARE WARRIORS! Battle after battle, you keep showing up. You never give up. And that is what warriors do.
I’d love nothing more than to CONNECT with YOU, and offer my professional and personal knowledge and experience to aid, support, and encourage you in your journey.
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Website/blog/podcast: www.drchristinahibbert.com
My books: This is How We Grow http://www.thisishowwegrow.com
Who Am I Without You? http://www.whoamiwithoutyou.com
8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise: http://www.exercise4mentalhealth.com
(Join the wait list) Mastery Of Motherhood http://www.masteryofmotherhood.com
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Learn more about Dr. Hibbert’s books, blog, “Motherhood” podcast, “Breast Cancer Warrior” movement, and other resources on her award-winning website, www.DrChristinaHibbert.com. And join the “Growing Through Breast Cancer” FB and global virtual emotional support group, here.
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