Ever since I saw the SCAR project, I've wanted to try for a worthy picture. I cringe a tiny bit at this, not so much that my scars show, but that it is emotionally revealing. I laugh and make many "boob" jokes, but inside there is a shame, I know that isn't justified. I think you just have to have been there to understand.
My aim at this shot is for women not to be ashamed of what their breast cancer has done to them physically, but to know they have sisters out there, willing to share with them our body image and hopefully that it should not be as scary or embarrassing as what one would imagine.
[Oct. 10th, 2013 04:46:21 PM]
PS... Ladies that might be facing mastectomies, They look GREAT under clothes, ya don't have to wear a bra any more, and When I'm 90 everything else may fall but my boobies are gonna be perky!!! (sorry the stuff above was getting entirely too serious) Also just FYI my implants are saline, it's been 11 years, I've smashed em a couple of times from horsey falls, but they take a lickin' and keep on tickin' :)
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Hey Katie, I don't comment much, I'm mostly a silent stalker here but I just had to congratulate you on such wonderful image. I saw it during voting and thought it was amazing. I'm so happy to be sharing the front page with you.
I agree with Nadine, with your courage and perseverance you deserve the blue.
Congratulations!
This image is beautiful! I give it a 15 on a scale of 1 to 10. (for the following reason)
The image is artistic, creative and very nicely processed/it is a perfect example of photojournalism as it documents a sign of our times, it is very difficult to cover both aspects in an image. This is what makes for great photography, I know it is hard when it comes from your core, thats what makes it moving for the viewer.
An unforgettable photograph! Hats off to you!!!
New here, I'm slowly getting familiar with the characters. :-)
What I saw and read on this page is amazing! THANK YOU!
Have to warn you though, there's a typo on your profile page: you can not be 95!!!
WOW, Katie! What an image. I knew you'd had breast cancer but didn't know you'd had a double mast. Had to laugh at your descrip of the result of what happens when tossed rider meets ground...owww..
Congratulations Katie on a wonderful tribute and a wonderful image. Love your speech too, brought tears and laughter, which a good speech and movie are suppose to do, lol.
A real winner. Thank you for this very brave shot. I did not realise its a self portrait. Im survivor too. Oh and congratulations on a beautiful image.
A goosepimple moment seeing this and reading the description. A huge congrats on a very well deserved ribbon! Ah such a shame this was not counted for the TPL. Well done Katie!
Katie, my dear friend, I am so sorry I did not get back to you about this image, as I was away. But I want to take the opportunity of commending you not only on an exceptional image as far as content is concerned, but on such a beautiful capture. You are my hero in so many ways, and now, even one more more!!! Congrats, cowgirl pal!!!!
This is imho the strongest image of all. A lot of beautiful entries, but due to the special character of this entry this is my only 10. To the woman in this picture: you are admirable!
Wow. Powerful. Personal. And a very well executed image. You have my utmost respect. I favourited this earlier, now I get to vote. 10. Easily. That's for the story that you've shared. Thank you.
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