Caring For Cynthia

Welcome to the Caring For Cynthia Blog. Caring For Cynthia was published in late July of 2008. The publication of the book was an amazing process for a first time author and now, those collaborating with Caring For Cynthia are working even harder in the next phase of publishing - marketing and creating exposure of the book.

We are amazed at the response to the book, especially the heartfelt connections made by those who read the book or review the images. More and more, people are relating their own stories of caring for friends or loved ones diagnosed with cancer or a debilitating disease. The biggest surprise has been the out pour of emotions by breast cancer survivors and their verbalizing how the images resonate with them and how Cynthia's story very closely resembles their story of breast cancer. The images are proving to be cathartic and are providing even deeper healing from the raw emotions felt during a journey with cancer. One survivor related being embarrassed of her mastectomy scars until she saw the front cover of Caring For Cynthia and now feels free from the embarrassment with the front cover so beautifully depicting Cynthia with the scars.

We would love to hear from any and all of you that have connected with the book. Our intent is to create a worldwide community of caregiver support - yet we are open to all the ways Caring For Cynthia brings healing and love to the world. Please feel free to add your blogs and connect with others going through the experience of breast cancer.

Many of you want to know if Cynthia is o.k. She is- she's cancer free and living a full life. Her commitment is that others learn through the images captured of her and those that cared for her during the journey with breast cancer. There is no perfect way to be with cancer. Cynthia invites those with cancer to be themselves. Be vulnerable and open oneself to being cared for during this time in their life.

I invite those to use Caring For Cynthia as a starting point from which to begin an experience with cancer. The book encourages conversation about breast cancer among those diagnosed, their family, their loved ones and those in the community who will be providing portions of care during the journey. The more we share ourselves, the more we learn from each other and, ultimately, the more we learn about ourselves in the process. Our vulnerability in sharing this courageous story about breast cancer and care giving is a commitment to all of us.