Breast Cancer Survivor Writes Children's Book 'Love Stays Strong' for Families

Paula Schneider's Personal Connection to Cancer

• 💔 Paula Schneider's family has been deeply affected by cancer, with her mother dying of breast cancer, her sister-in-law of ovarian cancer, and her brother of prostate cancer.
• 🎗️ As a former CEO of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, her commitment to eradicating cancer is deeply personal.

Navigating a Diagnosis with Children

• 😥 Schneider was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, a challenging time when her daughters were 12 and 14.
• ✅ She focused on reassuring her children that life would go on and she would be there for them, emphasizing that their love would always stay strong.

The Children's Book: 'Love Stays Strong'

• 📖 Her new children's book, "Love Stays Strong," uses the phrase "my love for you stays strong" to convey a message of enduring affection through changes.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The book aims to help families facing serious illness by making children feel comfortable and opening up conversations.
• 💬 It provides a resource so parents going through difficult times don't have to have all the answers immediately.

Importance of Open Communication and Coping

• 🗣️ Social worker Meredith Camarada highlights that open communication is crucial for healthy coping mechanisms in children.
• 🧠 Discussing and naming changes helps children become more equipped to manage their feelings and ask questions.
• 💡 Schneider wishes she had a resource like this during her own cancer journey to help navigate the difficult days and happy days with the constant of love.

Philanthropic Mission

• 💖 100% of the author's net proceeds from the book will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.