Charmaine Charles-Hudson RN, MSN, CNML, NEA-BC continues to share her inspiring journey as a dedicated nurse and resilient breast cancer survivor. (Episode: https://cultivatehealthnarratives.com/videos)

Charmaine reflects on her experience with cancer, detailing both the physical and spiritual journey it entailed. She discusses finding out she carries the BRCA gene, which predisposes her to cancer regardless of lifestyle. Following God’s guidance, she pursued chemotherapy, embraced a healthier lifestyle, and leaned heavily on prayer and support from family and friends. Her husband’s unwavering love and affirmation provided immense emotional support, especially as she coped with losing physical aspects of femininity. Her mother, sisters, daughter, and a close-knit prayer family consistently offered comfort and strength, showing her the beauty of a community grounded in love and faith. Through it all, Charmaine’s gratitude for the journey and deepened relationship with God carried her forward. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

  • Faith-Driven Decisions: Charmaine emphasizes that each person’s relationship with God should guide personal decisions, especially regarding health treatments, as it did for her in choosing chemotherapy. 
  • Acceptance and Gratitude: Charmaine felt immense peace despite hardships, even expressing gratitude for the journey. This attitude allowed her to trust God’s plan, appreciating spiritual growth over physical trials. 
  • Support from Loved Ones: Family, especially her husband, provided Charmaine with emotional stability and encouragement. Her husband’s affirmation reinforced her sense of self-worth beyond physical attributes, and her daughter, sisters, and mother each contributed to her recovery. 
  • Community in Healing: The regular prayers and fasting sessions with her prayer family uplifted Charmaine, showing the importance of surrounding oneself with a faith-centered community during difficult times. 
  • Resilience Through Spirituality: Charmaine’s faith gave her peace that “surpasses all understanding,” helping her endure cancer's physical and emotional demands with a positive, eternal perspective.

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