Look Good Feel Better Participant Praises Program for Restoring Hope during Cancer Treatment

Carmen after Look Good Feel Better workshop

At Look Good Feel Better, we often hear firsthand how the program helps so many women regain control and sense of self during cancer treatment. Here is a letter from Carmen in California about her Look Good Feel Better experience, written in her own words.

Before I came to the group session, I was feeling very sad, alone, and completely depressed. I had teary eyes, which I’ve had a lot lately. I went from being an active woman with a job that I love, going to the gym regularly, and staying healthy, to being diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma cancer, stage 4, on 9/2/2016. My world shattered right in front of me, leaving me feeling hopeless, helpless and alone, and in disbelief of what had just happened to me.

Once I started the Look Good Feel Better session, the two ladies leading the workshop were so uplifting, and treated me with such dignity and love. I felt really good about myself. For the first time, I realized that I am not alone – that what I’m going through is normal, that there is life every day. I realized that I am not ugly because my hair fell out because of chemo. I can look and feel better by pampering myself, because I deserve it. I walked out of the building with a big smile on my face, a positive attitude, and feeling empowered.

Being with other women who have cancer , just like I do – women who are getting chemo, who share my feelings and emotions, and who know what I’m going thru and understand me – makes me feel normal; if they can stay positive and have fun during this hard time, so can I.

I am absolutely in love with this program, and I am so thankful that it is available. I can’t believe how positive and confident it made me feel. No words could ever express my gratitude.

Thank you for such an amazing labor of love.

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