A mastectomy is partial or total removal of a breast, usually as treatment for breast cancer. This leaves one with a physical scar and an emotional one that may take a while to heal. A mastectomy bra strives to make life as normal as possible for those that successfully went through a mastectomy.
To most people it may look like any other bra and well, nothing to see there, right? Not quite. A mastectomy bra is more than just a part of lingerie. It symbolizes a lot to the wearer than the public realizes.
Hope
The bra is a symbol of hope. It reminds you that you have gone through the worst of a great battle and survived it. It shows you that the best is indeed yet to come and you can stand tall looking forward to it.
Strength
Women are known to be resilient beings. A woman who survives the cancer treatments is much stronger than your average woman. This is because the treatments are intense and can really drain you. You may have broken down a few times through the journey but the fact that you are able to put on such a bra means that you are a conqueror.
Growth
The bra has pockets that allow you to place your prosthesis. Growing up with regular breasts and walking with prosthetic breasts are two very different experiences. With prosthetic breasts you may feel more self-conscious, like the first time your breasts started showing.
Being able to wear this bra is testament to the fact that you have moved to another level in your life where you are now comfortable in who you are and what you look like. It is evidence enough that you have gathered the courage to face your fears and are well on your way to winning.
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