Bravery

This morning while I trotted along on my treadmill, I watched a perfect example of what bravery and taking back what breast cancer takes away can look like.

As you may or may not know, Robin Roberts, one of the hosts of "Good Morning America", was diagnosed with breast cancer last Summer. I learned about her diagnosis at the same time that I was having my first biopsy. Ms. Roberts has been very open about her treatment, which included a lumpectomy, then chemo, and radiation that will start soon.

Today, she was the first of the GMA hosts to take her turn in a set of dares that all of the hosts will take part in. Her dare? To strut the catwalk in a real fashion show during New York's Fashion Week, happening right now. This morning, Ms. Roberts joined a bevy of professional models in the Issac Mizrahi show. She was spectacular.

When asked about the experience, she clearly articulated that one of the reasons she took on the dare was because breast cancer and its treatment have left her feeling far from beautiful or feminine. From what I've gone through and heard from others, her experience is pretty universal. There is nothing like losing your hair and/or having your breasts removed to destroy any sense of femininity you may have once had.

Well, she stood up and was an example for anyone facing breast cancer, or really, any health challenge. She walked out as the woman she is now, strong, beautiful, and bald. And my was she beautiful. See for yourself - http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/popup?id=4257319

Please share Ms. Roberts' story with every woman you know who is dealing with breast cancer or any issue that has made her feel less of a woman. It is an inspirational act that, I hope, inspires others to bravery as well.