“Imperfect Petals” by Paula Deshaies

Excerpt from Paula's story:
"Time spent with family and friends is something I value. My circle has always been small. My husband and I have come to accept that family is not always family, sometimes less is best. Life is short, time is precious, don't take anything for granted because you don't know what tomorrow will bring. 

The wisdom I have gained in the past 3 years since diagnosis is that I am healing now; my appearance does not define me; the scars were made to be a part of me; and I am stronger, living, and smiling. I am making pink sister friends that will last forever. 

I grow like a flower, re-blooming more each day, stronger, standing tall, blowing in the wind, showing the world the imperfect petals have their own story to share. I am a daughter, a sister, a mom, a wife, an aunt, a best friend, a nurse, a living human being, just trying to enjoy life."

Paula is a member of the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation SheRose Class of 2024.

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