According to Breastcancer.org, around 246,660 women in the US will likely be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. So, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ladylike gave a breast cancer survivor her dream photo shoot and reminded all of us how resilient women are:
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Before Diana was diagnosed, she was someone who barely got sick...
...so when the single mother was diagnosed in February 2016, it came as a shock.
Shortly after her diagnosis, Diana had a mastectomy and had her grandchildren cut off her hair.
Like many women, Diana had socially ingrained expectations about how her hair and breasts defined her beauty, so losing them took a toll on her. However, it also taught her that her body doesn’t define her infinite beauty:
For this photo shoot, Diana wanted something that represented her strength, growth, and infectious smile.
So Ladylike styled her and did her makeup.
And she looked beautiful:
Absolutely stunning:
The entire experience was moving for everyone in the room.
And most importantly, it reminded the superstar of how much of a queen she is.
