MEET SHANNON
Teal Diva is my heart and soul. It is my survivorship; a gift from God to use my experience to help others. Here is a little about my journey:
I was diagnosed in 2009 with clear cell carcinoma ovarian {k}ancer. I was 32. Just shy of my 3 year wedding anniversary. And no kids. I was told I would never bear children. We were devastated. I went through six rounds of chemotherapy, finishing on Feb 18, 2010, and have been {k}ancer free ever since. While going through treatment, I could not find anyone, my age, I could relate to. After praying about it, I feel like God put it on my heart to create Teal Diva.
As you peruse our site, I hope you walk away with tips and ideas on how to live after {k}ancer whether you are the one diagnosed or a friend/family member. We all have a story to tell. With me, I felt so lost after being diagnosed. I needed to find myself but I didn’t know where to begin. Life was overwhelming.
Within this site, specifically on our blog, you will discover things that have helped me re-discover myself and meet others who are living life after {k}ancer. Built on the same principles as Teal Diva, I thought surely if this is something I needed, others could use it as well.
Y’all, I am not perfect. I am just a girl who was diagnosed with a disease. It was a wake up call and made me realize I needed to LIVE.
Follow along on the journey and let's help one another.
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I was treated in the same hospital I was born in
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I am a June baby (yes a Gemini)
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I am happily married to my soul mate, JJ
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I am an imperfect believer in Jesus...and I aspire to be a Proverbs 31 woman
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I live by positive life quotes...absolutely love them
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I have a very active imagination
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Pink is actually my favorite color
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Polka Dots are my most favorite pattern
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I am obsessed with flowers
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I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro to prove to myself I was stronger than {k}anser