LiveLifeSHREDDED

Looking up 'shredded' synonyms such as “torn, ripped, and pulled apart.” Another source defined ‘shredded’ as “sculpted and defined.” As I sat there scratching my head at the antonymous definitions, I had a realization and it was then that the word had a deeper meaning beyond the dictionary description.  

 

Each of us, at some point in our lives has been faced with a difficult time. Whether it lasted a day, a month, or a decade, the memories of struggle, pain, and feelings defeat may still seem vivid.  You may recall feeling torn apart, losing site of your identity, or almost like you are pulled into several directions at once.

 

At some point, you decided that you needed to pick up the “pieces” and that is when true healing began.  Sculpting is an intricate process that takes time and patience, but it DOES happen. And when the sculpting is complete, it is BEAUTIFUL, sometimes even more beautiful than before it was in pieces.  

 

Which type of shredded life are you living now? Are you living one that is torn and undefined or one that is beautifully sculpted from the broken pieces? If you have been faced with devastating news, like a diagnosis of cancer, it may seem that you don’t have a choice because your body has decided to define you. You might start thinking of yourself as a victim, blaming yourself for the illness, or angry that you didn’t catch it sooner and the pieces of your character may start tearing away.

 

The LiveLifeSHREDDED movement was created to inspire healing in the mental, physical, and social health of those who have been affected by cancer. Cancer can be destructive in more ways than just physical health. LiveLifeSHREDDED aims to help the families and patients of cancer pick up all of the pieces and start putting them back together through financial and holistic support.

 

We will promote cancer awareness so that cancer patients can experience the love of support of their communities as well as bring stories of hope from other cancer patients (past and present).  The movement is open to anyone who has a passion for our mission of improving the quality of life of others. We will do this by performing small acts of kindness to bring these families joy as well as a larger movement to collect financial support for the inevitable medical expenses.

 

If you would like to be a part of the movement as either a recipient or a provider, please contact us for more information. If you have an inspiring story to share about the holistic healing that occurs even through a diagnosis of cancer, we would love to hear about it!