How I Found My Breast Cancer and the Healing That Followed
🌸 A Simple Shower That Changed Everything
It was an ordinary morning — one of those peaceful starts to the day when you expect nothing more than a bit of quiet time before work. I stepped into the shower, enjoying the warmth, and began my usual routine.
That’s when I decided to do a self-breast check, something I had done before but sometimes rushed through. That morning, my hand paused over a small, firm lump that hadn’t been there before.
A wave of unease came over me. My heart started to race. Deep down, I knew this was something I couldn’t ignore. Within days, I was at the doctor’s office, then having tests, scans, and finally, hearing the words no woman wants to hear — “It’s breast cancer.”
💗 The Battle and the Breakthrough
The next few months were filled with surgery, treatment, and a whirlwind of emotions. I was grateful for my medical team, but what I didn’t expect was a severe allergic reaction to the pain medication after my surgery.
My skin became inflamed, itchy, and painful — it felt like I was fighting a second battle on top of the first. Out of desperation, I turned to something I had already created for my business: my Miracle Healing Oil.
I began applying it to my skin daily, and almost immediately, I felt relief. The itching subsided, the redness softened, and over time, my scars healed beautifully. That moment changed everything for me. It wasn’t just about skincare — it was about divine purpose.
✨ The Birth of Shawna’s Gems = Her children: Gabby, Ebony, Marcellus, Mariah
Years later, my beloved daughter Shawna began her own fight with breast cancer. Watching her walk through that journey with strength and grace reminded me so much of myself — and of the bond we shared through both pain and perseverance.
She used my Miracle Healing Oil and my Butter Cream faithfully during her treatments. Her surgeon was astonished by how well her skin recovered, even after multiple rounds of radiation. Her skin remained soft, smooth, and nourished when most expected it to be damaged or dry.
When Shawna lost her battle with breast cancer in April 2024, my heart broke — but her light didn’t fade. To honor her life, her beauty, and her courage, I renamed the oil and butter she loved the most.
Today, they live on as Shawna’s Gems Healing Body Oil and Shawna’s Gems Cream — created not just in her memory, but in celebration of every woman who continues to fight, to heal, and to hope.
🌷 A Reflection from My Heart
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from this journey, it’s that self-care is not selfish — it’s survival. That simple moment in the shower saved my life. I encourage every woman reading this to take a few quiet minutes for herself — to check, to listen, and to honor her body.
Healing isn’t always found in a prescription; sometimes it’s found in prayer, in consistency, and in love — especially the kind you pour back into yourself.
Every drop of Shawna’s Gems Healing Oil and every jar of Butter Cream carry that message. They remind you that beauty can rise from brokenness, that scars can tell stories of strength, and that you, too, are a gem — resilient, radiant, and worthy of care.
Make self-care your daily act of courage.
Check yourself. Care for yourself. And never forget — healing is possible, and you are never alone. 💗
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