BOHEMIA BLOG — feel it on the first

“I don’t want to be shiny & flawless. I want to tremble in my rawness, shake in the blooming shoes of my identity. I don’t want to be a perfect woman. Because she does not breathe or laugh or cry or dance or shout or love. Because she does not exist. I do. & I want to be me.” - Sarah Harvey

1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in the course of her lifetime, so prevention and early detection are your best friends. If you don’t know how to perform a self breast check, NOW is the time to learn. Ask your doctor to teach you or check out the How To Breast Self Exam, below. Can it be scary to self check? Of course it can. Honestly, I find that I have a lot of anxiety around it now and am actually afraid at times to even feel my breasts because I'm terrified that I will find a lump again and have to go through more biopsies, the emotional stress that goes along with it, another surgery and maybe next time...

Become aware of all the things you can do for yourself; mentally, physically, holistically and emotionally and take action. Here’s to your beautiful breasts! I love mine, so I’m sure you love yours too!

Check your breasts, make it the biggest habit you have. Listen to your body. Go to the doctor when you feel something isn’t right, no matter what your age. Be proactive.