10/01/2026
Nine years. 🙏🏾
This month marks 9 years since cancer changed my life.
Early detection saved my life. Period.
I took a trip to London and came home knowing something in my body had changed. I couldn’t digest food the same, and I knew something wasn’t right. I kept pushing my doctors for answers.
Just nine months before, they had found thyroid cancer. And with all my pushing, they discovered I also had colon cancer. I was in for the fight of my life.
I was told that had I not been so aggressive about getting answers, within months my story could have turned out very differently.
So during Cancer Awareness Month, I need to say this to my sisters: pay attention to your body. Don’t ignore the little aches, pains, or changes. Get your checkups. Ask questions. And when you know something isn’t right, keep asking.
My days look a little different now, but I am blessed to still be here. I’ve worked hard to stay healthy for my sons, my husband, my family, and for Polished, which I truly consider part of my life’s work and ministry.
I had to become a true warrior. And I am living proof that there is another side.
To anyone who is in the fight right now, I am praying HARD for you. Keep fighting. Keep believing. Keep showing up.
I’m going to keep marching, sis. With grace, love, purpose, and a whole lot of gratitude.
Take care of YOU. Sometimes your life depends on it.
F Cancer. 🖤