My name is Sherroll Reese, and I am 44 years old. I’m retired now, and one of my greatest passions is fitness. It has taught me discipline, resilience, and how to keep moving forward, even when life tries to slow me down.

My journey with breast cancer began when I was just twenty-six. I was diagnosed with early breast cancer, and I thought that would be the end of that chapter. But ten years later, at thirty-six, I faced it again. This time, it was stage four.

Hearing those words again was something I never expected, but I learned that fear only has as much power as we give it. What truly matters is how we choose to live each day that follows.

Owning My Voice

If I could give one piece of advice to another woman walking through this journey, it would be this: it is within your rights to self-advocate. You are not obligated to accept medical advice without question.

You deserve to understand every step of your care, to have your voice heard, and to make decisions that honor your values and your peace of mind. This journey belongs to you.

Rediscovering Beauty

Recently, I found myself facing changes that challenged how I saw myself. Weight gain, hair loss, and the quiet discomfort of not feeling like the person I used to see in the mirror.

For a while, I hesitated to show up in front of a camera. I told myself it wasn’t the right time. But then I was given the chance to participate in the Breast Cancer Patient Giveback photoshoot with Felicia Reed Photography and the Breast Cancer Resource Center, and something inside me said, “Do it.”

The experience reminded me that beauty is not something that fades with change. It lives within us. True radiance comes from the heart, from the quiet confidence that says, “I am enough.”

Working with Felicia was such a positive experience. She was incredibly supportive and kind, helping me feel at ease every step of the way. She has a gift for helping people see themselves with fresh eyes.

My favorite photo is the one with the glove. There’s something powerful about it, something that feels like me — strong and soft at the same time.

Living in the Moment

If there’s one thing I’ve learned through all of this, it’s that everything is transient. Nothing stays the same forever, not pain, not fear, not even joy. The only time that truly exists is the present moment, and that’s where life happens.

So, I try to live there — in the now — grateful for each breath, each smile, each reminder that I am still here.

I am strong. I am kind. I am enough.

Support the Breast Cancer Resource Center

The Breast Cancer Resource Center in Texas continues to be a source of strength and hope for women like me. They provide education, emotional support, and a community that understands what it means to walk this path. If my story moved you, I encourage you to help other women see their own strength by supporting this incredible organization. You can donate here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/BCRC/FeliciaReed

Because every woman deserves to feel seen, supported, and enough.