Voice No. 34 is the wonderfully articulate Alex who shares a very important perspective on how breast cancer helped her re-evaluate what she wanted from life. Every interview we share offers a different outlook on how facing one's mortality at a young age can propose different challenges or messages of hope. Alex's story is another invaluable bank of life lessons; how there is not enough emphasis on the fact that after the physical treatment for cancer there is a real need for the psychological support and time to process the trauma experienced. Alex discusses the incredible value of counselling and time to grieve and process the experience, and how there is a period where people around presume because your treatment is over that you have 'moved on'. Alex's own journey led her to completely change her perspective on life and her career. She now works as a life coach in a unique process, and how liberating it was for her to give up striving for 'the next holiday' rather than taking the utmost pleasure in the every day. A really insightful conversation and another lovely and inspiring Voice to add to the 100 Voices for this campaign.

Mortal and Strong is a campaign shining the spotlight on women facing their own mortality - those affected at a young age by a life changing illness or disease. 100 artworks produced by artists across the country along with a powerful photography series ‘Scars of Gold’ inspired by kintsugi. 100 Voices sharing messages of hope and strength through our podcast. Charity led campaign supporting other charities. Founded by Dr Liz Murray.

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