Beyond the Pink
- Surviving Breast Cancer
- Oct 10
- 1 min read
By Elisa Herrera
I see the pink of October smiling all around us,
but I want you to remember that inside you,
your heart carries so many colors:
soft blues of memory,
greens of healing,
violets of courage.
They talk about “awareness,”
they pin ribbons on you,
but your story is deeper than any color.
You carry laughter and loss,
scars and strength,
doubts and daring dreams.
You are weaving your own tapestry
threads of pain,
stitches of hope,
a design born of living and dreams
Beyond the ribbon,
You are more than a survivor.
You are the breath between fear and faith,
a vibrant palette of becoming.
I see you.
I honor every color of your journey.
And I want you to remember:
You are not just pink.
You are all the colors of your courage, your healing, and your life.
You are more than a survivor.
You are the stars, the oceans, and the mountains
vast, resilient, full of light.
Trust in your courage,
and remember: you will prevail.
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