I Wanted to Be Me Again, But I Also Needed Their Help — Finding That Support System

Having someone there with you is a huge part of the cancer journey for a lot of survivors — no matter who it is, or what your relationship is like. Carrie Kreiswirth says she feels incredible gratitude for her support system when she was diagnosed with breast cancer — especially her brother and sister, who were there to hold her up every step of the way — sometimes literally.

“My brother and sister did not live near me at the time, and they made sure they were at my door that evening so they could come with me to my appointment the following day … which I am thankful for now, I was thankful for then, and I will be grateful forever,” Carrie says. “My brother and sister helped ask questions, take notes, they were absolute rock stars … I do remember walking out of the hospital locked arms with my brother on one side and my sister on the other and I just collapsed … I lost it.”