October, Pink Ribbons, and the Reality of Survivorship

October 1, 2025

October, Pink Ribbons, and the Reality of Survivorship Every October, the world turns pink. Pink ribbons on products, pink banners on billboards, pink walks and fundraisers filling the calendar. And while I respect the intention, I can’t help but see beyond the surface. Because breast cancer, for me, is not just about awareness. It’s about survival. It’s about the life I am living in the wake of it all.In November 2023, I heard the words that stop time: “You have ...

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