A Mother's Love
- Watch a mother’s act of kindness while shaving her daughter’s head.
- The daughter’s surprised reaction will bring you to tears.
- Emotional support is monumental during a person with cancer’s journey.
Witnessing the power of a mother’s love is something we can all take joy in. A video is currently going viral on Twitter of a mother shaving her young daughter’s hair off, and when she’s half way through, she then turns the shaver on her own head, leaving her daughter shocked and gasping with her mouth open.
Related: Shaving Her Head For Chemo Became So Much More — How This Arkansas Couple Turned One of Their Toughest Moments Into Something Breathtaking
The daughter is overcome with emotion by her mother’s impromptu beautiful act and dabs her eyes with a pink towel. The video concludes with the two women — both wearing pink — huddled close with huge smiles, showing off their beautiful bald heads.
The Benefit of Emotional Support
Having this level of emotional support while going through a cancer battle is irreplaceable. For those of us lucky enough to still have our mothers and close family members with us, we may want to pick up the phone and remind them how special they are.
Related: “I’ll Hand You to Pam”—How One Breast Cancer Survivor Became a Support System for So Many
Going through cancer can be difficult at almost every stage and so understanding how to mange the flood of emotions that come with diagnosis and treatment is important.
Sarah Stapleton explains how social workers help after a cancer diagnosis
Whether or not you have a support system at home, it may be a good idea to seek counseling when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Often you can find a social worker through your cancer center, and they can help you through this process. It’s exceptionally important to remember to take care of your mental health, as well as your physical.
Related: Oscar Nominee Taraji P. Henson, 50, Shares Mental Health Struggles So Many Understand Amid COVID-19, Especially Those Fighting Cancer
Social Worker Sarah Stapleton suggests doing two to three counseling sessions before making the decision if it is, or isn’t, right for you. Going to counseling with a spouse, friend, or family member can be equally, if not even more, beneficial.
Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.
A Mother's Love
- Watch a mother’s act of kindness while shaving her daughter’s head.
- The daughter’s surprised reaction will bring you to tears.
- Emotional support is monumental during a person with cancer’s journey.
Witnessing the power of a mother’s love is something we can all take joy in. A video is currently going viral on Twitter of a
mother shaving her young daughter’s hair off, and when she’s half way through, she then turns the shaver on her own head, leaving her daughter shocked and gasping with her mouth open.
Related: Shaving Her Head For Chemo Became So Much More — How This Arkansas Couple Turned One of Their Toughest Moments Into Something Breathtaking
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The daughter is overcome with emotion by her mother’s impromptu beautiful act and dabs her eyes with a pink towel. The video concludes with the two women — both wearing pink — huddled close with huge smiles, showing off their beautiful bald heads.
The Benefit of Emotional Support
Having this level of emotional support while going through a cancer battle is irreplaceable. For those of us lucky enough to still have our mothers and close family members with us, we may want to pick up the phone and remind them how special they are.
Related: “I’ll Hand You to Pam”—How One Breast Cancer Survivor Became a Support System for So Many
Going through cancer can be difficult at almost every stage and so understanding how to mange the flood of emotions that come with diagnosis and treatment is important.
Sarah Stapleton explains how social workers help after a cancer diagnosis
Whether or not you have a support system at home, it may be a good idea to seek counseling when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Often you can find a social worker through your cancer center, and they can help you through this process. It’s exceptionally important to remember to take care of your mental health, as well as your physical.
Related: Oscar Nominee Taraji P. Henson, 50, Shares Mental Health Struggles So Many Understand Amid COVID-19, Especially Those Fighting Cancer
Social Worker Sarah Stapleton suggests doing two to three counseling sessions before making the decision if it is, or isn’t, right for you. Going to counseling with a spouse, friend, or family member can be equally, if not even more, beneficial.
Learn more about SurvivorNet's rigorous medical review process.
