The Mental Health Talk no one Prepared us for

What They Don’t Tell You About Mental Health During Cancer

Let’s talk about what really happens behind the scenes of a cancer diagnosis — the stuff they don’t put in the pamphlets.

There’s the physical battle, of course. But then there’s the mental war—quiet, relentless, and deeply personal.

What they don’t tell you is that you might grieve the version of yourself you were before cancer (and not even know that you’re grieving)! That you may feel disconnected from your body, or like a stranger in your own skin. That your relationships might shift. Or that the pressure to “stay strong” and “be positive” can feel like its own kind of weight.

No one warned us how isolating it can be to pretend everything is okay when you’re emotionally unraveling. Or how strange it feels to survive cancer, but still feel broken inside.

This month on Cancer Baddies, we’re naming those feelings. We're holding space for the complex, messy, emotional side of cancer that’s just as real as the medical part. You are not alone in your thoughts, your fears, or your healing.

Let’s get honest, let’s get real — and let’s support each other through the whole journey.

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Upcoming event: Intention Setting & Vision Boarding Night (LA ONLY) Only 5 Spots Left!

Let’s come together for a cozy and intentional evening of self-reflection, creativity, and connection. This month, we’re diving deep into navigating our emotions and mental well-being, and what better way to do that than through journaling and vision boarding?

When: Wed April 23, 6-8pm

Where: Address sent out prior to event (LA)

What to Bring: A notebook or journal, I’ll provide the rest.

Price: Donation-based event, donate as much or as little as you want ($25 suggested).

💅🏼 Stories From the Community: “What I really needed to hear during cancer”

Sometimes, the words we don’t hear during cancer are the ones that stick the most 💞

This one’s for the unspoken truths, the stuff you actually needed to hear during cancer.

The ones where we just needed someone to say, “I see you.”

“You don’t have to be strong all the time — falling apart is part of healing.”

“Feeling disconnected from your body is normal — but it won’t last forever.”

“You’re allowed to be angry, bitter, and resentful.”

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