05/10/2025
The first days of October always carry mixed emotions for me.
Twenty-one years ago, diagnosed with breast cancer in October, I wore my pink ribbon proudly—it made me feel less alone.
Two decades later, I see Pinktober differently.
In this week's round up Nancy's Point traces her journey from early survivorship to outspoken advocacy, describing how she and fellow bloggers began pushing back against what she calls “Pink Ribbon Fantasy Land”—the toxic positivity, trivialisation, and objectification that gloss over the realities of breast cancer.
Also featured in the round-up
DiepCfoundation.org shares her experience at the Binaytara Northwest Women’s Cancer Conference, where she helped bridge the gap between patient advocates and medical professionals.
Author Connie Rosser Riddle recounts following her intuition on a trip she almost didn’t take. Trusting that inner pull led her to moments of connection, renewal, and gentle reminders that intuition often speaks through both heart and body.
Beth L. Gainer Calling the Shots writes about the quiet courage of choosing solitude over socialising.
Until next time,
May you find space this week for stillness and self-care—for the quiet moments that restore you and reconnect you to what truly sustains your spirit.
Time for this week’s round-up of the best of the blog posts which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which I’ve wanted to sh…
