Emotional Contributors
Find emotional support and inspiration from our community of contributors sharing their personal experiences, advice, and encouragement for breast cancer survivors and their loved ones.
A Global Mission for Emotional Support
“I am so honored to have these six incredible women be such an integral part of my global mission to connect us all on the emotional side of this disease. This community is so authentic and I am honored to have each one of them help with this much needed global movement to connect us from anywhere in the world.”
– XOXO, Cynthia, Founder, Stage 2B
Meet Dr. Christina Hibbert: Your Senior Emotional Contributor
Welcome to Learn Look Locate’s “Connect” page. I’m Dr. Christina Hibbert, psychologist, speaker, author, mom of 6, & breast cancer warrior. I was diagnosed with stage 1 triple negative breast cancer and the BRCA1 genetic mutation in July 2019, & I’m still dealing with the bio-psycho-social-emotional impact of a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, 13 total surgeries, & too many complications to name.
That’s why I’m here. To help you know:
- You’re not alone. I see you. I feel you. I understand.
- It’s not your fault. What you feel is real, is justified, is not a weakness on your part.
- Help and hope are available.
Join my Growing Through Breast Cancer virtual emotional support group, here. And check out the women & stories below. We are here to CONNECT with you.
Survivor Stories: Emotional Contributors Share Their Journeys
Rachelle
Diagnosis: Stage 2b ER/PR+, HER2-, BRCA2+ at 29 years old with no family history in October of 2020.
Background: I worked in the beauty and fashion industry and have been a career makeup artist for the last 10 years.
Why I’m Here: I am an emotional contributor for Learn Look Locate because I want to share a unique perspective of how makeup and fashion served as a form of mental health during my breast cancer fight.
Lauren
Diagnosis: Stage 2 HER2+ Er/Pr-BRCA – at the age of 34 in September of 2020.
Background: I am a published author and host a moonlight podcast: Life with Little Ones.
Why I’m Here: I am an emotional contributor for LLL because I know what it’s like to be diagnosed and have information at your finger tips but still not have any direction.
Tricia
Diagnosis: De novo stage 4 metastatic breast cancer – at the age of 41 in April of 2019 with no family history.
Background: I am a published author and host a moonlight podcast: Life with Little Ones.
Why I’m Here: I am an emotional contributor for LLL because my goal is to help women to remember their strength. Partnering with LLL I am able to connect with women that are looking for the light at the end of the tunnel and together we can find comfort in each other’s journey.
Mindy
Diagnosis: Stage 2b triple positive invasive ductal carcinoma, diagnosed at 29 years old in early 2016.
Background: Found healing and strength through nature, adventure, and sport after recovery from chemotherapy and multiple breast reconstruction surgeries.
Why I’m Here: I find great meaning in connecting with other men and women affected by breast cancer. Helping others to feel seen and validated fuels my soul.
Sammie
Diagnosis: Stage 4, BRCA1 gene carrier.
Background: Quit high-stress job, switched to a plant-based diet, and found solace in writing blogs and art.
Why I’m Here: Learn Look Locate has given me purpose. I continue to write cancer blogs, connect with and advocate for women, and share the importance of genetic testing.
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