Lauren’s Healing Journey

Hey there :) You may or may not know me, but I’m grateful that you’re here. To make a very long story short, on January 3rd of this year I was diagnosed with breast cancer. This came as a total shock, considering I have gone above and beyond to care for my body, mind and spirit (and have taught others to do the same) since I’m 19. I am only 26 and have no history of cancer, especially breast cancer, in my family. Upon hearing the news, I immediately left Costa Rica where I had just moved to, to seek out care in New York where I am originally from. Since then, my journey has been a constant exploration of alternative ways of healing that feel more aligned with me and my beliefs. Currently the only options I am being given by traditional medicine are hormonal therapy which would put me into menopause at only 26, and chemotherapy which might destroy cancer cells while also harming the entire rest of my body. These treatments go against every grain of my being, and I have denied to receive them. I believe in the power of my body, my mind and my spirit, and believe when we SUPPORT rather than DESTROY those systems, we can access radical healing. Unfortunately, any alternative therapies that do not fuel big pharma profit are not covered under insurance and typically have to be paid out of pocket. Regardless, I am determined to walk this path because I believe it is MORE than worth it. I have put a massive halt on my business amidst this diagnosis, and while I’m still able to hold space for others in smaller ways, I desperately need every ounce of my own energy put on myself and directed towards my own healing. With that being said, my expenses are quickly outgrowing my income. I hesitated on creating this go fund me out of fear of how I’d be perceived, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned from this journey so far it’s that I genuinely cannot do this alone. If you feel called to donate any amount of money to aid me on my healing journey, I would deeply appreciate it. These funds will be used towards the tools and support that I believe will help me as I boost my body’s inherent wisdom to heal itself: nutritious organic foods, necessary supplements, yoga classes/ movement memberships, acupuncture, energy healing, body work, emotional release support, travel to and from doctors who align with my beliefs but do not live in my state, frequency therapy, oxygen therapy, support from a nutritionist + fasting expert, health coach and therapist. There is no doubt in my mind that I will take from this experience SO many lessons about cancer and healing that will not only benefit myself, but all others who know me. Thank you for being part of my healing. With all my love, Lauren.