Casting for Recovery

I spent the weekend amongst other warriors - women who have been through what I'm going through. We came together for something called Casting for Recovery. The program teaches women who have been through the breast cancer battle how to fly fish.

Fly fishing and breast cancer? It may seem like an odd combination, but it's truly brilliant. Fly fishing is a mostly solo sport in which a person can really connect with nature. The solitude brings peace. The arm motions associated with casting a fly fishing line are great for helping with the strength and range of motion which can be taken by breast cancer surgeries. The sport is peaceful and exhilarating all at the same time.

By bringing women together to partake in a new experience, this organization opens the door to a lot of new relationships. A weekend with other women who have been through the same battles is an eye-opening experience. I no longer felt alone!!

I walked into the weekend unsure of what to expect. I was afraid, alone, and had given up the pursuit of further treatments. When the weekend was done, I had a renewed sense of courage and strength. I knew I could do this. I left with new friendships and a heart full of stories of hope and courage.

This program is amazing. Thank you to Casting for Recovery for bringing me into a situation that renewed my courage and helped me move forward in treatment.

More info on Casting for Recovery and how you can support this amazing program: https://castingforrecovery.org/