The Burn

Julia D. Pereira is a psychologist and artist who was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) at 32.  In this episode Julia reads her essay “Asymmetry” from Wildfire Magazine’s 2024 “Queer” issue. Julia writes beautifully about the theme of uncertainty.  April and Julia will talk about magic caught in moments of uncertainty, finding strength in the unknown, and making important decisions with agency.  They will also discuss finding a space to connect in breast cancer when you are queer. 

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Stay Visible with Stephanie Millett

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