I believe in peer support. After the birth of my first daughter in 1981, I joined La Leche League and found strength in connecting with other new mothers. From 1986 to 1996, I was a La Leche League Leader with the Irondequoit group. By then, I was the mother of five, four of whom I homeschooled; this was another area where peer support made the difference between muddling through and thriving. In 2004, I was devastated at my diagnosis of breast cancer. Thanks to the advice of my midwife, I turned to the Coalition and forged bonds with a group of survivors whose support helped me through some dark days
With active treatment behind me, I longed to give back to the Coalition. I joined the Programs Committee (the role of which now falls to Coalition
With active treatment behind me, I longed to give back to the Coalition. I joined the Programs Committee (the role of which now falls to Coalition