"[When the shelter in place orders came], I realized I might lose my business... I listened to experts on how critical USA’s small businesses are to the fabric of our economy. It was time to ask, “How can I help?” -April Stearns, Wildfire Magazine shoutoutla.com/meet-april-ste…

"Now I see my body as a safe place, unique to me, with visible scars to remind me that I am strong with grit and grace." #breastcancer Today's episode is brought to you in collaboration with Less Radical Podcast. Listen to The Burn with Shangrong Lee: wildfirecommunity.org/podcast

"I wasn’t deformed. No woman with or without breasts is."⁠ ⁠ Listen to today's episode of The Burn with Hannah Haworth: wildfirecommunity.org/podcast Today’s episode is brought to you in collaboration with Resensation and Less Radical Podcast. #breastcancer #mastectomy

At 39, @warriormegsie was diagnosed with #lobularbreastcancer in the midst of her mother's 2nd bout with cancer. Overnight, she went from #caregiver to patient - or so she thought. Instead, she took on the heavy job of juggling BOTH roles. ⁠ Listen here: wildfirecommunity.org/podcast

Hair can be a defining part of who we are. When #cancer takes that away, it can feel like losing more than just hair. Wherever you are on your #hair journey, join our free Pop-Up Writing Workshop: Hair Stories. ⁠ 📅 Tues. Nov. 12 at 3:30pm ET 🔗 wildfirecommunity.org/workshops

Erin's story “Barbershop Quartet" is about her experience of life’s traumas as told in 4 parts via haircuts that culminate with the cut after her #denovometastaticbreastcancer diagnosis. Today's episode is brought to you in collaboration with AnaOno. 🔊 wildfirecommunity.org/podcast

🎉 It's new issue day! 🔥 Our 9th annual #MetastaticBreastCancer issue is here, with guest editor @rethinktweet This year's theme is Advocacy and the issue is full of stories from #MBC thrivers, allies & caregivers. 🔗 to purchase: wildfirecommunity.org/shop

"Over the course of a month I went from having years to decide if I wanted another child to having a week to make a final decision. I no longer had agency over my body or fertility." Listen to Susan DiGregorio on The Burn here: wildfirecommunity.org/podcast #breastcancer #infertility

Lauren’s story is about unexpected & amazing experiences surrounding her post #breastcancer miracle baby. We talk about the challenges of not being able to breastfeed, finding the lessons in your own story & the books Lauren has written. 🔊 link.chtbl.com/TheBurn

🔥 The Story You Need to Tell: Pop-Up Writing Workshop: 90 min on Tuesday, October 15 at 12:30pm PST / 3:30pm EST⁠ ⁠ 🔥 Register now at wildfirecommunity.org/pop-up-workshop⁠ ⁠ I'll take you from scary blank page to finding your unique #breastcancer story through writing prompts.⁠

Each October, we devote an entire issue to those living with #metastaticbreastcancer (#MBC). ✨ Guest editor is MJ DeCoteau & the @rethinktweet team with @jenpogue as the cover star 🧡 The MBC: ADVOCACY issue is available for pre-order now at wildfirecommunity.org/shop!

Dede's story is about parenting her young daughter while diagnosed with #triplenegativebreastcancer and needing the loving support of her own mom - all under one roof. Today's episode is brought to you in collaboration with @TriageCancer 🔊 link.chtbl.com/TheBurn

Free Pop-Up Writing Workshop: The Story You Need to Tell Join us on Oct 15 to learn how to identify the story you need to write. I'll provide the writing prompts to help you find your unique cancer story. 🔗 wildfirecommunity.org/pop-up-workshop #breast cancer #metastaticbreastcancer

Submissions open for MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS issue with Guest Editor Gillian Lichota Founder of @iRise_Above_Now 👉️ Essays 650-1200 words; poems no more than 50 lines 👉️ All stages of #breastcancer 👉️ Submit online: wildfirecommunity.org/submissions ⁠ 👉️ Deadline: Fri Oct 25

Ash Davidson was diagnosed with #breastcancer at 42 when it was discovered during gender-affirming surgery. His story is about the unique challenges in a medical landscape that often fails to acknowledge diverse narratives within the cancer community. 🔊link.chtbl.com/TheBurn

Today, Julia reads her essay "Asymmetry" from our Queer in Cancerland issue, about the theme of uncertainty. Today's episode is brought to you in collaboration with Triage Cancer. Thank you, Triage Cancer, for all you do for our community. 🔊 link.chtbl.com/TheBurn

Celebrating 3 Years of The Burn Podcast! We strive to create a space where stories of young #breastcancer survivors can be shared, celebrated & explored. We're taking a deep dive into the truths & unexpected revelations that have surfaced over this year. link.chtbl.com/TheBurn

This is a story about the intersection of family and #cancer. In today's episode of The Burn, Kate reads her essay “March 13” from our 2024 “Family” issue. Her story is about three generations of overlapping cancer. 🔊link.chtbl.com/TheBurn 📚️wildfirecommunity.com/shop

Free Pop-Up Writing Workshop: "Good Grief: Writing Our Way Through" Join us on Sept. 17 to spend time with carefully created writing prompts to guide you into writing your way through whatever you are grieving right now in your #cancer experience. 🔗 wildfirecommunity.org/pop-up-workshop

Tracy's story is about holding space for a someday child through the years following #breastcancer treatment & hormone suppression. The years of weighing odds and holding hope.⁠ ⁠ This is the story of a letter from a mom to her someday little one.⁠ ⁠ link.chtbl.com/TheBurn

It's new issue day! The "Work & Career issue is officially here, featuring cover model Thandi Montgomery. 📸 by Ian Creer. In this issue we hear stories of how work lives have been impacted by cancer – good, bad, large & small impacts. 🔗 to purchase: wildfirecommunity.org/shop