Adriane's Breast Cancer Journey and Recovery

I'm Adriane, and never did I ever imagine that I'd be here at this moment, humbled and asking for support. I have always just been able to pull up my proverbial bootstraps, lean into God and figure it out. I realize in this situation that I can't do it without the help of my community and loved ones as well. I knew I needed this but felt more comfortable asking a loved one to start one for me because it is incredibly hard for me to ask for help. It just didn't sit right and I knew I needed to be the one to tell my story. It is embarrassing that my pride is so delicate. Here I am for the whole world to see, pride and ego aside and I need help.

For those who know me, I am still just as gregarious, lighthearted and dare I say funny. I believe in positivity and kindness. For those who don't know me, I'm a single mom of 6 sons, (26/15/14/13/8/5). I was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. High-Grade Carcinoma in Situ in the left breast. In plain English, I have an aggressive form of cancer in my milk ducts and it is in its infancy. The MRI from this weekend shows that my right breast has tissue that is changing and one day will most likely evolve to cancer. The plan, be it in God's hands, is to have a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction (if possible, no biggie I came in this world flat-chested, I can leave it that way too) and undergo radiation and/or chemotherapy. I will be off work for a few months and during that time I need help caring for myself, my kids and my home. My youngest is autistic and has struggles that require some hands-on nurturing, redirecting, and above all routine. My goal in all of this would be to get my children through this as unscathed as possible. Having just purchased a home almost two years ago and dealing with all the surprise repairs that arise, I have no emergency cushion left. We will need a transportation service to get my children to and from school( from Sac county to Solano county) as well as medical appointments for both myself and the baby, a kid-friendly meal service that has prepared meals so my children can eat nutritious meals themselves until I can cook for them again, a service to take care of the children while I can't, online therapy sessions for the kids to help process this all and cleaning service so they don't live in squalor. Truth be told if anything goes awry in the surgery I want them to be able to handle any arrangements needed without stress. If you are able to donate to my cause, know that you are greatly appreciated. If you can't donate know that your thoughts and prayers are also greatly appreciated.