Tell family, friends and my community? Tell my kids? Don’t tell my kids?

According to the American Cancer Society; If children hear about a family member’s cancer from someone else, like a curious neighbor or a classmate, it can destroy the trust that parents have worked to build.

It was important for me to maintain the trust I had built with my kids so when I was diagnosed with breast cancer 14+ years ago my priority was to tell my children first. It was the most difficult conversation I had with my kids.

As I underwent treatments I realized I could have made my children’s lives easier had I been able to communicate with them what I might experience, like my hair falling out. After all I was just determined to be “normal”.

My journey began with experience to create a resource to help families discuss with their children what might happen to them as they live through the experience of a breast cancer diagnosis.

May this be an easy decision to make for your family by picking up a copy of Maggie Lives with Breast Cancer: A Family Tale of New Beginnings to start communicating with your children what you may experience.

I work with families living with a breast cancer diagnosis. I help them have more energy to live their lives fearlessly despite the diagnosis. Every woman diagnosed with breast cancer has a story and experience that is unique. Let’s explore together how to redefine what is possible with your new normal.

As a Medical Intuitive and Ambassador of Nurturing Communication I facilitate healing energetically. I am committed to helping families by guiding them to engage in healing communication.

Laura L. Vidal is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Health and Wellness. Intuition Medicine® Practitioner. MIM 26.

Laura is not a licensed healing arts practitioner in the state of California.